US Bridges

SH 127 over Blanco Creek

Good

Uvalde County, Texas · 10.3MI NW JCT FM187/SH127 · Structure no. 152320036901009

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
110 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,322
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 127 over Blanco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 127 over Blanco Creek in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2034. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSH 127
CrossesBlanco Creek
Location10.3MI NW JCT FM187/SH127
RouteState Highway 127
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41818, -99.60571
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,322 (2020)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2034
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 Blanco Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 127 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 127 over Blanco Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 127 over Blanco Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 127 over Blanco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.