US Bridges

US 67 NB over Wheatland RD

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.60 MI SW of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570026102040

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,763
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 NB over Wheatland RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 NB over Wheatland RD in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 59,763 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,410 by 2033. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 67 NB
CrossesWheatland RD
Location0.60 MI SW of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64754, -96.88449
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,763 (2023)
Projected traffic58,410 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 NB over Wheatland RD built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 NB over Wheatland RD 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 NB over Wheatland RD carry?

About 59,763 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 67 NB over Wheatland RD?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 NB over Wheatland RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.