US Bridges

US 67/90 over Moss Creek

Fair

Brewster County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of SH 118 · Structure no. 240220002101046

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,582
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67/90 over Moss Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 67/90 over Moss Creek in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 76 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 5 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 8,582 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,580 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67/90
CrossesMoss Creek
Location2.0 MI E of SH 118
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyBrewster County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36825, -103.63037
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,582 (2020)
Projected traffic10,580 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 67/90 over Moss Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 67/90 over Moss 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 Moss Creek carry?

About 8,582 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 67/90 over Moss Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 67/90 over Moss Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.