US Bridges

US 67 Sbfr over Rawls Branch

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.90 MI SW of US 287 · Structure no. 180710026002024

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,464
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 Sbfr over Rawls Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 Sbfr over Rawls Branch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,464 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,850 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 Sbfr
CrossesRawls Branch
Location0.90 MI SW of US 287
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47168, -97.01749
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,464 (2022)
Projected traffic4,850 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 Sbfr over Rawls Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 67 Sbfr over Rawls Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 Sbfr over Rawls Branch carry?

About 3,464 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 67 Sbfr over Rawls Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 Sbfr over Rawls Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.