US Bridges

FM 2027 over Pond Creek

Good

Milam County, Texas · 4.40 MI N of FM 979 · Structure no. 171660083308037

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2027 over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2027 over Pond Creek in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 412 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM 2027
CrossesPond Creek
Location4.40 MI N of FM 979
RouteState Highway 2027
StateTexas
Coordinates31.02204, -96.80488
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2023)
Projected traffic577 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2027 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2027 over Pond Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2027 over Pond Creek carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 2027 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2027 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.