IH 27 NB Ml over Happy Draw
FairSwisher County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of Randall CO LN · Structure no. 052190006702122
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,212
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 27 NB Ml over Happy Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 NB Ml 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 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 5,212 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,070 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 27 NB Ml over Happy Draw built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 27 NB Ml over Happy Draw 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does IH 27 NB Ml over Happy Draw carry?
About 5,212 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is IH 27 NB Ml 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 58 ft wide.
Who owns IH 27 NB Ml over Happy Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.