US Bridges

US 67 over Jennings Slough

Good

Cass County, Texas · 3.60 MI NE of SH 77 · Structure no. 190340001010261

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
810 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Jennings Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 67 over Jennings Slough in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2033. The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesJennings Slough
Location3.60 MI NE of SH 77
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates33.24656, -94.63108
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHL 93
Structure length810 ft (246.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2022)
Projected traffic1,510 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 over Jennings Slough built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Jennings Slough 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Jennings Slough carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Jennings Slough?

The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Jennings Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.