US 67 Ml & NB FR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 2.6 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 180710026101056

Built: 1977; 48 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition: Fair; inspected July 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 52 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,357; 2014 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 Ml & NB FR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 Ml & NB FR over Drainage Ditch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 48 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 1,357 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,120 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 Ml & NB FR

CrossesDrainage Ditch

Location2.6 MI N of US 287

RouteU.S. Route 67

CountyEllis County

StateTexas

Coordinates32.51806, -96.98117

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionJuly 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating44 US tons

Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans4

Design loadHS 20

Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)

Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,357 (2014)

Projected traffic40,120 by 2033

Trucks14%

Lanes on structure6

Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Ml & NB FR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 67 Ml & NB FR over Drainage Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 Ml & NB FR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,357 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 67 Ml & NB FR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 67 Ml & NB FR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.