US 67 over Spring Creek

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of FM 2805 · Structure no. 230420007802027

Built: 1949; 76 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition: Fair; inspected July 2023
Type: Slab; Concrete Continuous
Length: 80 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 2,388; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 67 over Spring 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 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 2,388 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,420 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67

CrossesSpring Creek

Location0.25 MI E of FM 2805

RouteU.S. Route 67

CountyColeman County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.76959, -99.65998

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some 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 rating43 US tons

Inventory rating26 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 traffic2,388 (2020)

Projected traffic3,420 by 2033

Trucks13%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Spring 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 Spring 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 over Spring Creek carry?

About 2,388 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Spring 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 Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.