US Bridges

IH 27 Wfr over North Tule Draw

Good

Swisher County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of FM 214 · Structure no. 052190006702168

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 Wfr over North Tule Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 Wfr over North Tule Draw 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2033. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 27 Wfr
CrossesNorth Tule Draw
Location1.8 MI S of FM 214
RouteInterstate 27
StateTexas
Coordinates34.60773, -101.80879
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2013)
Projected traffic340 by 2033
Trucks20%
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

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 Wfr over North Tule Draw built?

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

What condition is IH 27 Wfr over North Tule 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 North Tule Draw carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 Wfr over North Tule Draw?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 Wfr over North Tule Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.