US Bridges

US 67 / US 377 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Erath County, Texas · 4.4 MI SW of SH 6 · Structure no. 020730007904015

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,516
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 / US 377 over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 / US 377 over Walnut Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 94 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 5,516 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,780 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 / US 377
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location4.4 MI SW of SH 6
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.04213, -98.39649
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,516 (2023)
Projected traffic5,780 by 2040
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 / US 377 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is US 67 / US 377 over Walnut Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 / US 377 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 5,516 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 67 / US 377 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 67 / US 377 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.