US Bridges

IH 27 Wfr over Middle Tule Draw

Fair

Swisher County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of SH 86 · Structure no. 052190006703155

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 27 Wfr over Middle Tule Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 27 Wfr 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 27 Wfr
CrossesMiddle Tule Draw
Location0.7 MI S of SH 86
RouteInterstate 27
CountySwisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.5192, -101.7955
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2011)
Projected traffic60 by 2031
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 27 Wfr over Middle Tule Draw built?

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

What condition is IH 27 Wfr 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 Wfr over Middle Tule Draw carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 27 Wfr over Middle Tule Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH 27 Wfr over Middle Tule Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.