US 67 over Mustang Branch

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 3.20 MI E of FM 503 · Structure no. 230420007803021

Built: 1924; 101 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition: Fair; inspected July 2023
Type: Tee Beam; Concrete
Length: 98 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 3,067; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Mustang Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 over Mustang Branch in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1954, 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 3,067 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,850 by 2033. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67

CrossesMustang Branch

Location3.20 MI E of FM 503

RouteU.S. Route 67

CountyColeman County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.75453, -99.49453

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	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating54 US tons

Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans4

Design loadH 15

Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)

Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)

Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)

Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,067 (2020)

Projected traffic4,850 by 2033

Trucks13%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Mustang Branch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is US 67 over Mustang Branch 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 Mustang Branch carry?

About 3,067 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Mustang Branch?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Mustang Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.