US Bridges

IH 27 Nbfr over Hillside RD

Good

Randall County, Texas · 2.4 MI NE of Lp 335S · Structure no. 041910016809057

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,730
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 Nbfr over Hillside RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 Nbfr 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 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 2,730 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,830 by 2033. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesIH 27 Nbfr
CrossesHillside RD
Location2.4 MI NE of Lp 335S
RouteState Highway 27
StateTexas
Coordinates35.1465, -101.8863
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,730 (2013)
Projected traffic3,830 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 Nbfr over Hillside RD built?

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

What condition is IH 27 Nbfr over Hillside RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 27 Nbfr over Hillside RD carry?

About 2,730 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 Nbfr over Hillside RD?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 Nbfr over Hillside RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.