US Bridges

US 67 over Bassetts Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.50 MI SW of FM 990 · Structure no. 190190001011102

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
364 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
888
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Bassetts Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 over Bassetts Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 888 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2033. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesBassetts Creek
Location0.50 MI SW of FM 990
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.31329, -94.56751
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadOther
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic888 (2020)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Bassetts Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Bassetts 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 Bassetts Creek carry?

About 888 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Bassetts Creek?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Bassetts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.