US Bridges

US 67 NB over Blanket Creek Tributary

Good

Brown County, Texas · 0.20 MI SW of FM 1467 W · Structure no. 230250007901008

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,926
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 NB over Blanket Creek Tributary is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 NB over Blanket Creek Tributary in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1957, 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 2,926 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,096 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 NB
CrossesBlanket Creek Tributary
Location0.20 MI SW of FM 1467 W
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.80878, -98.79927
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,926 (2018)
Projected traffic4,096 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NB over Blanket Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 67 NB over Blanket Creek Tributary 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 NB over Blanket Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,926 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 67 NB over Blanket Creek Tributary?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 NB over Blanket Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.