US Bridges

US 67 SB over Polk ST

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 3.90 MI NE of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570026103030

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,082
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 SB over Polk ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 SB over Polk ST 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 43,082 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,780 by 2033. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesUS 67 SB
CrossesPolk ST
Location3.90 MI NE of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69841, -96.84012
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,082 (2022)
Projected traffic59,780 by 2033
Trucks4%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 SB over Polk ST built?

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

What condition is US 67 SB over Polk ST 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 over Polk ST carry?

About 43,082 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 67 SB over Polk ST?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 SB over Polk ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.