US Bridges

US 67 SB over Blanket Creek Tributary

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 0.20 MI SW of FM 1467 · Structure no. 230250007901035

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,926
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 SB over Blanket Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 SB over Blanket Creek Tributary in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 68 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 2,926 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,096 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 SB
CrossesBlanket Creek Tributary
Location0.20 MI SW of FM 1467
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.80887, -98.79934
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 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 SB over Blanket Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

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

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

How long is US 67 SB over Blanket Creek Tributary?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 SB over Blanket Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.