US Bridges

CR 126 over IH 27

Good

Swisher County, Texas · 2.00 MI N of FM 928 · Structure no. 052190006703150

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 126 over IH 27 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 126 over IH 27 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2029. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesCR 126
CrossesIH 27
Location2.00 MI N of FM 928
RouteCounty Highway 126
StateTexas
Coordinates34.47099, -101.7765
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2009)
Projected traffic75 by 2029
Trucks0%
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 CR 126 over IH 27 built?

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

What condition is CR 126 over IH 27 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 CR 126 over IH 27 carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 126 over IH 27?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 126 over IH 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.