US Bridges

FM 267 over South Beaver Creek

Good

Foard County, Texas · 1.07 MI S of FM 1919 · Structure no. 250790216402005

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 267 over South Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 267 over South Beaver Creek in Foard County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 267
CrossesSouth Beaver Creek
Location1.07 MI S of FM 1919
RouteState Highway 267
CountyFoard County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.84836, -99.5956
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 267 over South Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 267 over South Beaver Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 267 over South Beaver Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is FM 267 over South Beaver Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 267 over South Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.