US Bridges

IH 27 over Drain

Fair

Randall County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of Dowlen RD · Structure no. 041910006717105

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,772
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IH 27 over Drain in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,772 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,219 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long.

CarriesIH 27
CrossesDrain
Location0.6 MI S of Dowlen RD
RouteInterstate 27
StateTexas
Coordinates34.82859, -101.84865
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,772 (2022)
Projected traffic14,219 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 27 over Drain built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 27 over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 27 over Drain carry?

About 10,772 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 over Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IH 27 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.