US Bridges

US 67 over Big Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of FM 2149 · Structure no. 190190001012103

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
303 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,515
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Big Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 over Big Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 3,515 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,610 by 2033. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.30 MI W of FM 2149
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.34428, -94.30825
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans10
Design loadOther
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,515 (2023)
Projected traffic4,610 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Big Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 67 over Big 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 Big Creek carry?

About 3,515 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Big Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.