US Bridges

IH 27 Sbfr over Hillside RD

Fair

Randall County, Texas · 2.4 MI NE of Lp 335S · Structure no. 041910016809054

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,951
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 Sbfr over Hillside RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 Sbfr over Hillside RD in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 4,951 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,640 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 27 Sbfr
CrossesHillside RD
Location2.4 MI NE of Lp 335S
RouteState Highway 27
CountyRandall County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.14656, -101.88717
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,951 (2023)
Projected traffic13,640 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 IH 27 Sbfr over Hillside RD built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 27 Sbfr over Hillside RD 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 Sbfr over Hillside RD carry?

About 4,951 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 Sbfr over Hillside RD?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 Sbfr over Hillside RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.