US Bridges

IH 27 Wfr Conn over North Tule Draw

Fair

Swisher County, Texas · At IH 27 & FM 214 · Structure no. 052190006702174

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 Wfr Conn over North Tule Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 27 Wfr Conn 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIH 27 Wfr Conn
CrossesNorth Tule Draw
LocationAt IH 27 & FM 214
RouteInterstate 27
StateTexas
Coordinates34.63223, -101.82324
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2013)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 Wfr Conn over North Tule Draw built?

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

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

About 890 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 Wfr Conn over North Tule Draw?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 Wfr Conn over North Tule Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.