US Bridges

US 67 over Caney Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of FM 2149 · Structure no. 190190001012104

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
243 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,399
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Caney Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 over Caney Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 3,399 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,610 by 2033. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.60 MI E of FM 2149
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates33.34878, -94.29269
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,399 (2022)
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 Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US 67 over Caney 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 Caney Creek carry?

About 3,399 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.