US Bridges

27th ST over Dry Run Creek

Good

Scurry County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of SH 350 · Structure no. 082080B00570002

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

27th ST over Dry Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 27th ST over Dry Run Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries27th ST
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location0.30 MI E of SH 350
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71505, -100.91291
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2020)
Projected traffic437 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 27th ST over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27th ST over Dry Run Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 27th ST over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 27th ST over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 27th ST over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.