US Bridges

US 67 / 84 over E Fork Sand Creek

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of Coleman C/L · Structure no. 230250005406024

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,020
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 / 84 over E Fork Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 / 84 over E Fork Sand Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 94 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 6,020 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,503 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 / 84
CrossesE Fork Sand Creek
Location0.80 MI E of Coleman C/L
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.7266, -99.19026
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,020 (2020)
Projected traffic9,503 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 / 84 over E Fork Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 67 / 84 over E Fork Sand 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 / 84 over E Fork Sand Creek carry?

About 6,020 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 67 / 84 over E Fork Sand Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 / 84 over E Fork Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.