US Bridges

SH 127 over Little Blanco Creek

Good

Uvalde County, Texas · 7.9 MI NW JCT FM187/SH127 · Structure no. 152320036901007

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
120 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,322
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 127 over Little Blanco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 127 over Little Blanco Creek in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,322 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2030. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesSH 127
CrossesLittle Blanco Creek
Location7.9 MI NW JCT FM187/SH127
RouteState Highway 127
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40769, -99.56839
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,322 (2020)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2030
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 127 over Little Blanco Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 127 over Little Blanco Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 127 over Little Blanco Creek carry?

About 1,322 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 127 over Little Blanco Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 127 over Little Blanco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.