US 67 over Caney Creek

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 0.55 MI NE of Morris C/L · Structure no. 190340001010078

Built: 1942; 83 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition: Fair; inspected August 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 43 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 953; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Caney Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 83 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 953 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67

CrossesCaney Creek

Location0.55 MI NE of Morris C/L

RouteU.S. Route 67

CountyCass County

StateTexas

Coordinates33.23349, -94.64751

Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionAugust 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem

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 loadUnknown

Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)

Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)

Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)

Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic953 (2020)

Projected traffic1,510 by 2033

Trucks14%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemNo

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 Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 67 over Caney Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Caney Creek carry?

About 953 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.