US Bridges

US 67 over Aiken Creek Relief

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of FM 991 · Structure no. 190190001013097

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,018
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Aiken Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Aiken Creek Relief in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 10,018 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,150 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesAiken Creek Relief
Location0.25 MI W of FM 991
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates33.40066, -94.16828
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,018 (2022)
Projected traffic14,150 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Aiken Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Aiken Creek Relief 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 Aiken Creek Relief carry?

About 10,018 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Aiken Creek Relief?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 67 over Aiken Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.