US Bridges

FM 145 over IH 27

Fair

Swisher County, Texas · FM 145 @ IH 27 · Structure no. 052190006703136

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 145 over IH 27 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 145 over IH 27 in Swisher County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2033. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesFM 145
CrossesIH 27
LocationFM 145 @ IH 27
RouteState Highway 145
StateTexas
Coordinates34.36914, -101.76657
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2013)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 145 over IH 27 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 145 over IH 27 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 FM 145 over IH 27 carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FM 145 over IH 27?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 145 over IH 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.