US Bridges

US 67 NB FR over Mauk Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.50 MI SW of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570026102055

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,606
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 NB FR over Mauk Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 NB FR over Mauk Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 11,606 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,700 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 NB FR
CrossesMauk Branch
Location1.50 MI SW of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.63846, -96.8937
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,606 (2023)
Projected traffic15,700 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 NB FR over Mauk Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 67 NB 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 NB FR over Mauk Branch carry?

About 11,606 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 67 NB FR over Mauk Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 NB FR over Mauk Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.