US 67 over Loss Creek

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of FM 2131 · Structure no. 230420007805034

Built: 1955; 70 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected July 2023
Type: Slab; Concrete Continuous
Length: 80 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,668; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Loss Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 67 over Loss Creek in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,668 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67

CrossesLoss Creek

Location0.75 MI E of FM 2131

RouteU.S. Route 67

CountyColeman County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.74711, -99.41327

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	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 within limits of footing or piles

Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating57 US tons

Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadOther

Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)

Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)

Deck width46 ft (14 m)

Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,668 (2020)

Projected traffic2,450 by 2033

Trucks17%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Loss Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Loss 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 Loss Creek carry?

About 1,668 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Loss Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Loss Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.