US Bridges

US 67 / US 377 over Alarm Creek

Fair

Erath County, Texas · 1.60 MI SW of FM 988 · Structure no. 020730007905024

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,807
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 / US 377 over Alarm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 / US 377 over Alarm Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 89 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 14,807 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,690 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 / US 377
CrossesAlarm Creek
Location1.60 MI SW of FM 988
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.18499, -98.26529
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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 length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic14,807 (2024)
Projected traffic17,690 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 67 / US 377 over Alarm 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 Alarm Creek carry?

About 14,807 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 67 / US 377 over Alarm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.