S 27th Street over Cat Claw Creek
FairTaylor County, Texas · 0.6 MI NE of US 83 · Structure no. 082210B24468005
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,798
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 27th Street over Cat Claw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S 27th Street over Cat Claw Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 16,798 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,367 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 76 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 27th Street over Cat Claw Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 27th Street over Cat Claw Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does S 27th Street over Cat Claw Creek carry?
About 16,798 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S 27th Street over Cat Claw Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns S 27th Street over Cat Claw Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.