IH 27 NB Ml over North Tule Draw
FairSwisher County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of FM 214 · Structure no. 052190006702170
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,015
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 27 NB Ml over North Tule Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 NB Ml 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 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 5,015 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2033. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 40 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 North Tule Draw built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 27 NB Ml over North Tule 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 North Tule Draw carry?
About 5,015 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is IH 27 NB Ml 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 40 ft wide.
Who owns IH 27 NB Ml over North Tule Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.