US Bridges

US 67 over Lallah Branch

Fair

Erath County, Texas · 1.95 MI W of SH 220 · Structure no. 020730025901055

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,738
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Lallah Branch is a concrete slab carrying US 67 over Lallah Branch in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,738 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,819 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesLallah Branch
Location1.95 MI W of SH 220
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.15272, -97.9543
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,738 (2022)
Projected traffic4,819 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 over Lallah Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Lallah Branch 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 over Lallah Branch carry?

About 2,738 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Lallah Branch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Lallah Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.