US Bridges

US 67 over Brooks Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 1.90 MI NE of FM 990 · Structure no. 190190001011045

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,185
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Brooks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 over Brooks Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 100 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 6 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 3,185 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesBrooks Creek
Location1.90 MI NE of FM 990
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates33.3295, -94.53355
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,185 (2018)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 over Brooks Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 67 over Brooks Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Brooks Creek carry?

About 3,185 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Brooks Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Brooks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.