US Bridges

FM 1327 over IH 35 Ml

Good

Travis County, Texas · 2.0 MI S of FM 1626 · Structure no. 142270001601184

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1327 over IH 35 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1327 over IH 35 Ml in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 13,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,000 by 2034. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1327
CrossesIH 35 Ml
Location2.0 MI S of FM 1626
RouteState Highway 1327
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11251, -97.80743
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
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 rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2012)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1327 over IH 35 Ml built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1327 over IH 35 Ml 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 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1327 over IH 35 Ml carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is FM 1327 over IH 35 Ml?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1327 over IH 35 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.