Tulia, Texas – A bridge collapse near Tulia, Texas was caught on camera, and the footage looks straight out of a disaster movie. Two brothers were driving on I-27 when a crane arm attached to a truck struck the overpass at FM 928, knocking a concrete slab loose. In seconds, part of the bridge collapsed right in front of them.
Texas Panhandle Bridge Collapse Caught on Dashcam
The dashcam footage shows just how close the brothers came to disaster. The concrete slab hit the ground and skidded across the highway, missing their vehicle by just a few feet. Fortunately, the driver of the truck only suffered minor injuries, but the incident has raised serious concerns about infrastructure safety in Texas.
A Wake-Up Call for Texas Infrastructure
This close call has brought attention to the state’s infrastructure issues. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), nearly 800 bridges across the state are classified as being in poor condition. These are not just cosmetic issues; these bridges have been flagged for serious structural problems.
This isn’t an isolated incident. Back in 2022, another Texas bridge made headlines after a crane accident was caught on video. This time, construction workers had to run for cover as part of a crane collapsed while working on a bridge. Luckily, no one was killed, but it was yet another close call.
Texas’ Growing Infrastructure Concerns
With one of the largest and most heavily used transportation networks in the country, Texas faces increasing concerns about the safety of its infrastructure. With more trucks, freight, and traffic than nearly any other state, infrastructure failure is not just a risk—it’s a potential real-time threat.
For now, the Tulia bridge collapse is under investigation, but the dashcam footage tells its own story: this could have ended very differently.