US Bridges

US 67 / US 377 over Trib of Bell Br

Good

Erath County, Texas · 6.80 MI SW of FM 988 · Structure no. 020730007905046

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,194
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 / US 377 over Trib of Bell Br is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 / US 377 over Trib of Bell Br in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 12,194 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,540 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 / US 377
CrossesTrib of Bell Br
Location6.80 MI SW of FM 988
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.12389, -98.31649
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,194 (2022)
Projected traffic14,540 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 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 / US 377 over Trib of Bell Br built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 / US 377 over Trib of Bell Br 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 / US 377 over Trib of Bell Br carry?

About 12,194 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 67 / US 377 over Trib of Bell Br?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 67 / US 377 over Trib of Bell Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.