US Bridges

US 67 over Ramsey Draw

Fair

Brewster County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 240220007501061

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
334 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,507
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Ramsey Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 over Ramsey Draw in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,507 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2033. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesRamsey Draw
Location0.65 MI N of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyBrewster County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.3832, -103.52755
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,507 (2020)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramsey Draw built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Ramsey Draw 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 over Ramsey Draw carry?

About 1,507 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Ramsey Draw?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Ramsey Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.