US Bridges

US 67 over Home Creek Relief

Good

Coleman County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of FM 503 · Structure no. 230420007803016

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,388
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Home Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying US 67 over Home Creek Relief in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 101 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 2,388 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,420 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesHome Creek Relief
Location0.70 MI W of FM 503
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.75683, -99.55889
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Home Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is US 67 over Home Creek Relief 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 Home Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is US 67 over Home Creek Relief?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Home Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.