US Bridges

US 67 Sbfr over Drain

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 5.4 MI SW of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570026102052

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56,919
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 Sbfr over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 Sbfr over Drain in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 50 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 56,919 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,530 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 67 Sbfr
CrossesDrain
Location5.4 MI SW of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59788, -96.93798
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,919 (2020)
Projected traffic106,530 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sbfr over Drain built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US 67 Sbfr over Drain 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 Sbfr over Drain carry?

About 56,919 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 67 Sbfr over Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 67 Sbfr over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.