US Bridges

FM 1075 over IH 27

Fair

Randall County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Swisher Cl · Structure no. 041910006717124

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
555
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1075 over IH 27 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1075 over IH 27 in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 555 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1075
CrossesIH 27
Location0.1 MI N of Swisher Cl
RouteState Highway 1075
StateTexas
Coordinates34.74936, -101.84778
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic555 (2022)
Projected traffic777 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1075 over IH 27 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1075 over IH 27 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 FM 1075 over IH 27 carry?

About 555 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is FM 1075 over IH 27?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1075 over IH 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.