US Bridges

US 67 over Home Creek

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 0.65 MI W of FM 503 · Structure no. 230420007803017

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,585
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Home Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 over Home Creek 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 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 2,585 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,420 by 2033. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 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
CrossesHome Creek
Location0.65 MI W of FM 503
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.75663, -99.55834
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,585 (2023)
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 Home Creek 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 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 Home Creek carry?

About 2,585 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Home Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Home Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.