US Bridges

US 67 over Pecan Bayou

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 0.55 MI NE of US 377 · Structure no. 230250005407030

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,516
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Pecan Bayou is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 67 over Pecan Bayou in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 23,516 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,398 by 2038. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesPecan Bayou
Location0.55 MI NE of US 377
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.73203, -98.97151
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 protection6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,516 (2023)
Projected traffic34,398 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 over Pecan Bayou built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US 67 over Pecan Bayou 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 over Pecan Bayou carry?

About 23,516 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Pecan Bayou?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Pecan Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.