US Bridges

US 67 NB over Overlook DR

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.80 MI NE of US 287 · Structure no. 180710026101035

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,525
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 NB over Overlook DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 NB over Overlook DR in Ellis 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 18,525 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,446 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 67 NB
CrossesOverlook DR
Location0.80 MI NE of US 287
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49094, -97.00339
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,525 (2023)
Projected traffic25,446 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 NB over Overlook DR built?

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

What condition is US 67 NB over Overlook DR 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 NB over Overlook DR carry?

About 18,525 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 67 NB over Overlook DR?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 NB over Overlook DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.