US Bridges

US 67 Sbfr over East Soap Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 2.9 MI SW of US 287 · Structure no. 180710026002361

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 Sbfr over East Soap Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 Sbfr over East Soap Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2034. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 67 Sbfr
CrossesEast Soap Creek
Location2.9 MI SW of US 287
RouteState Highway 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45546, -97.05311
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2014)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 Sbfr over East Soap Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 Sbfr over East Soap 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 Sbfr over East Soap Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 67 Sbfr over East Soap Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 Sbfr over East Soap Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.