US 67 over Santa Anna Creek

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 3.25 MI E of FM 2131 · Structure no. 230420007805035

Built: 1955; 70 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected July 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 65 ft; 6 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,668; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Santa Anna Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Santa Anna 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 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67

CrossesSanta Anna Creek

Location3.25 MI E of FM 2131

RouteU.S. Route 67

CountyColeman County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.74652, -99.37141

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
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating44 US tons

Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans6

Design loadOther

Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)

Roadway width43 ft (13 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 Santa Anna Creek built?

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

What condition is US 67 over Santa Anna 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 Santa Anna Creek carry?

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

How long is US 67 over Santa Anna Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Santa Anna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.