US Bridges

FM 667 over Elm Branch

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 6.05 MI SE of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710074701021

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 667 over Elm Branch is a concrete slab carrying FM 667 over Elm Branch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 667
CrossesElm Branch
Location6.05 MI SE of SH 34
RouteState Highway 667
StateTexas
Coordinates32.11654, -96.81864
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2020)
Projected traffic990 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 667 over Elm Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 667 over Elm Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 667 over Elm Branch carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 667 over Elm Branch?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 667 over Elm Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.