US Bridges

US 67 over Leon River

Fair

Comanche County, Texas · 2.4 MI SW of FM 1476 · Structure no. 230470007903022

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
1,022 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
4,492
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Leon River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 over Leon River in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 94 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 4,492 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2033. The structure is 1,022 ft (311.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesLeon River
Location2.4 MI SW of FM 1476
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.95714, -98.46037
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans28
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,022 ft (311.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,492 (2020)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Leon River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US 67 over Leon River 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 Leon River carry?

About 4,492 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Leon River?

The structure is 1,022 ft (311.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Leon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.