US Bridges

IH 27 NB Ml over Middle Tule Draw

Fair

Swisher County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of SH 86 · Structure no. 052190006703154

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
490 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,355
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 NB Ml over Middle Tule Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 27 NB Ml over Middle 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 4,355 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,880 by 2033. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 27 NB Ml
CrossesMiddle Tule Draw
Location0.7 MI S of SH 86
RouteInterstate 27
CountySwisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.51922, -101.79521
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,355 (2020)
Projected traffic5,880 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 NB Ml over Middle Tule Draw built?

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

What condition is IH 27 NB Ml over Middle 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 Middle Tule Draw carry?

About 4,355 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 NB Ml over Middle Tule Draw?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 NB Ml over Middle Tule Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.