US Bridges

US 67 SB FR over Five Mile Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 3.65 MI NE of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570026103026

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,086
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 SB FR over Five Mile Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 SB FR over Five Mile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,086 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,740 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 SB FR
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location3.65 MI NE of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69601, -96.84331
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,086 (2023)
Projected traffic2,740 by 2033
Trucks3%
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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 SB FR over 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 Five Mile Creek carry?

About 1,086 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 SB FR over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.