US Bridges

FM 1927 over IH 20

Fair

Ward County, Texas · FM 1927 @ IH 20 · Structure no. 062380000404026

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,002
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1927 over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1927 over IH 20 in Ward County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 6,002 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,891 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1927
CrossesIH 20
LocationFM 1927 @ IH 20
RouteState Highway 1927
CountyWard County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.53025, -103.11956
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,002 (2022)
Projected traffic6,891 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$409,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1927 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1927 over IH 20 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 FM 1927 over IH 20 carry?

About 6,002 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1927 over IH 20?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1927 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.