US Bridges

US 67 over Anderson Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 1.80 MI W of SH 8 · Structure no. 190190001011131

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
517 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Anderson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 over Anderson Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2033. The structure is 517 ft (157.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesAnderson Creek
Location1.80 MI W of SH 8
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.32256, -94.42395
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans17
Design loadOther
Structure length517 ft (157.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Anderson 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 Anderson Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 517 ft (157.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.