US Bridges

US 67 over Indian Creek Branch

Fair

Comanche County, Texas · 0.25 MI NE of FM 3381 · Structure no. 230470007903008

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,712
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Indian Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Indian Creek Branch in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 95 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 4,712 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesIndian Creek Branch
Location0.25 MI NE of FM 3381
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.90934, -98.55881
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,712 (2020)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Indian Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is US 67 over Indian Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 over Indian Creek Branch carry?

About 4,712 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Indian Creek Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Indian Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.