US Bridges

FM 1867 over Cow Creek

Good

Dimmit County, Texas · 2.60 MI N of SH 85 · Structure no. 220640179902001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1867 over Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1867 over Cow Creek in Dimmit County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 1867
CrossesCow Creek
Location2.60 MI N of SH 85
RouteState Highway 1867
StateTexas
Coordinates28.61036, -99.56918
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2013)
Projected traffic1,420 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 FM 1867 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1867 over Cow 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1867 over Cow Creek carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 1867 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1867 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.