US Bridges

CR163 (sundown Ln) over IH 27

Fair

Randall County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of Lp 335 · Structure no. 041910016809061

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
385 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR163 (sundown Ln) over IH 27 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR163 (sundown Ln) over IH 27 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 208 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR163 (sundown Ln)
CrossesIH 27
Location1.0 MI S of Lp 335
RouteCounty Highway 163
StateTexas
Coordinates35.10214, -101.91295
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length385 ft (117.3 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 traffic208 (2012)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 CR163 (sundown Ln) over IH 27 built?

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

What condition is CR163 (sundown Ln) 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 CR163 (sundown Ln) over IH 27 carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR163 (sundown Ln) over IH 27?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR163 (sundown Ln) over IH 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.