IH 27 Wfr over Happy Draw
GoodSwisher County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of Randall CO LN · Structure no. 052190006702120
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 27 Wfr over Happy Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 Wfr over Happy Draw in Swisher County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2031. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 27 Wfr over Happy Draw built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 27 Wfr over Happy Draw 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does IH 27 Wfr over Happy Draw carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is IH 27 Wfr over Happy Draw?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns IH 27 Wfr over Happy Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.