US Bridges

US 67 Sb/Us 90 WB over Alpine Creek

Fair

Brewster County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of SH 118 · Structure no. 240220002011160

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,650
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 Sb/Us 90 WB over Alpine Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 67 Sb/Us 90 WB over Alpine Creek in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 11,650 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,320 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 Sb/Us 90 WB
CrossesAlpine Creek
Location0.25 MI W of SH 118
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates30.3574, -103.66545
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
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,650 (2013)
Projected traffic16,320 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sb/Us 90 WB over Alpine Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 Sb/Us 90 WB over Alpine 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 Sb/Us 90 WB over Alpine Creek carry?

About 11,650 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 67 Sb/Us 90 WB over Alpine Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 Sb/Us 90 WB over Alpine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.