US Bridges

US 67 over Wild Cat Creek

Good

Coleman County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of SH 206 · Structure no. 230420007803022

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,493
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Wild Cat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 over Wild Cat Creek 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 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 1,493 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,850 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesWild Cat Creek
Location0.40 MI W of SH 206
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.75701, -99.47807
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,493 (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 Wild Cat Creek built?

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

What condition is US 67 over Wild Cat 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 Wild Cat Creek carry?

About 1,493 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Wild Cat Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Wild Cat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.