US Bridges

CO RD 167 over Irrigation Canal

Fair

Colorado County, Texas · 1.75 MI N of FM 1693 · Structure no. 130450AA0423001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 167 over Irrigation Canal is a concrete other carrying CO RD 167 over Irrigation Canal in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 167
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location1.75 MI N of FM 1693
RouteCounty Highway 167
CountyColorado County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44557, -96.49169
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 167 over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 167 over Irrigation Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 167 over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 167 over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 167 over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.