US Bridges

US 67 over Howard Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of FM 989 · Structure no. 190190001013157

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
82 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,771
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Howard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Howard Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 11,771 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,550 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesHoward Creek
Location0.20 MI W of FM 989
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates33.41474, -94.12568
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,771 (2022)
Projected traffic17,550 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 over Howard Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Howard 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 Howard Creek carry?

About 11,771 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Howard Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US 67 over Howard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.