US Bridges

US 67 SB FR over Mauk Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.50 MI SW of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570026102007

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,921
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 SB FR over Mauk Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 SB FR over Mauk Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 85 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 15,921 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,620 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 SB FR
CrossesMauk Branch
Location1.50 MI SW of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.63912, -96.89408
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,921 (2022)
Projected traffic19,620 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 SB FR over Mauk Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 67 SB FR over Mauk 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 SB FR over Mauk Branch carry?

About 15,921 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 67 SB FR over Mauk Branch?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 SB FR over Mauk Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.