US Bridges

US 67 over Delaware Creek Relief

Good

Brown County, Texas · 1.75 MI NE of US 84 · Structure no. 230250007901002

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,869
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Delaware Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Delaware Creek Relief in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,869 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,583 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesDelaware Creek Relief
Location1.75 MI NE of US 84
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.75271, -98.9181
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,869 (2020)
Projected traffic20,583 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Delaware Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 67 over Delaware Creek Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Delaware Creek Relief carry?

About 13,869 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Delaware Creek Relief?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Delaware Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.