US Bridges

US 67 SB FR over S Fork Five Mile Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.25 MI NE of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570026103008

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,572
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 SB FR over S Fork Five Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 SB FR over S Fork Five Mile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1940, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,572 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 SB FR
CrossesS Fork Five Mile Creek
Location1.25 MI NE of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66792, -96.86527
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,572 (2023)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 SB FR over S Fork Five Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is US 67 SB FR over S Fork Five Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 SB FR over S Fork Five Mile Creek carry?

About 3,572 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 67 SB FR over S Fork Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 SB FR over S Fork Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.