IH 27 SB over South Tule Draw
FairSwisher County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of FM 928 · Structure no. 052190006703147
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,450
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 27 SB over South Tule Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 SB over South 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,770 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 48 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SB over South Tule Draw built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 27 SB over South 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 SB over South Tule Draw carry?
About 4,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is IH 27 SB over South Tule Draw?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns IH 27 SB over South Tule Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.