US Bridges

Gifco RD over US 67

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 3.60 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 180710026101085

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,357
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gifco RD over US 67 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gifco RD over US 67 in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesGifco RD
CrossesUS 67
Location3.60 MI N of US 287
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51808, -96.98138
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,357 (2014)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gifco RD over US 67 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gifco RD over US 67 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Gifco RD over US 67 carry?

About 1,357 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Gifco RD over US 67?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Gifco RD over US 67?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.