US Bridges

IH 27 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Swisher County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of SH 86 · Structure no. 052190006702159

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,640
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 27 over Drainage Ditch in Swisher County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8,640 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,940 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 27
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.9 MI N of SH 86
RouteInterstate 27
CountySwisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.54204, -101.79485
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,640 (2020)
Projected traffic10,940 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 27 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 27 over Drainage Ditch 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 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 8,640 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 27 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.