US Bridges

US 67/90 over Toronto Creek

Fair

Brewster County, Texas · 10.2 MI W of FM 1703 · Structure no. 240220002009037

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,653
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67/90 over Toronto Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 67/90 over Toronto Creek in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 92 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 2,653 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,680 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67/90
CrossesToronto Creek
Location10.2 MI W of FM 1703
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyBrewster County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28142, -103.79584
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,653 (2020)
Projected traffic2,680 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 67/90 over Toronto Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US 67/90 over Toronto 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 67/90 over Toronto Creek carry?

About 2,653 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 67/90 over Toronto Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US 67/90 over Toronto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.