US Bridges

US 67 Sbml over S Fork Five Mile Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.25 MI NE of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570026103048

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
59,570
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 Sbml over S Fork Five Mile Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 Sbml over S Fork Five Mile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 52 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 59,570 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,230 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 Sbml
CrossesS Fork Five Mile Creek
Location1.25 MI NE of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66779, -96.86509
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,570 (2023)
Projected traffic66,230 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sbml over S Fork Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 67 Sbml 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 Sbml over S Fork Five Mile Creek carry?

About 59,570 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 Sbml over S Fork Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.