US Bridges

US 67 over Elm Creek

Good

Coleman County, Texas · 1.90 MI E of FM 2132 · Structure no. 230420007802026

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,761
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 67 over Elm Creek in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 76 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 2,761 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.90 MI E of FM 2132
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77233, -99.67346
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,761 (2023)
Projected traffic3,350 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is US 67 over Elm Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 over Elm Creek carry?

About 2,761 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.