US Bridges

US 67 / 84 over Williams Branch

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 0.65 MI W of US 377 · Structure no. 230250005406027

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,175
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 / 84 over Williams Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 / 84 over Williams Branch in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 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 10,175 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,840 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 / 84
CrossesWilliams Branch
Location0.65 MI W of US 377
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.72977, -98.9919
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,175 (2020)
Projected traffic15,840 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 / 84 over Williams Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 67 / 84 over Williams Branch 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 Williams Branch carry?

About 10,175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 67 / 84 over Williams Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 / 84 over Williams Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.