US Bridges

IH 27 NB over P.D.T. Fork Red River

Fair

Randall County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of FM 3331 · Structure no. 041910006717143

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
660 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,810
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 NB over P.D.T. Fork Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 NB over P.D.T. Fork Red River in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,810 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,740 by 2033. The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 27 NB
CrossesP.D.T. Fork Red River
Location0.3 MI N of FM 3331
RouteInterstate 27
CountyRandall County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.00513, -101.90222
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length660 ft (201.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,810 (2013)
Projected traffic6,740 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 NB over P.D.T. Fork Red River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 27 NB over P.D.T. Fork Red River 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 NB over P.D.T. Fork Red River carry?

About 4,810 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 NB over P.D.T. Fork Red River?

The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 NB over P.D.T. Fork Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.