US Bridges

FM 267 over North Wichita River

Good

Foard County, Texas · 5.15 MI S. of RM 1919 · Structure no. 250790216402011

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
880 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 267 over North Wichita River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 267 over North Wichita River in Foard County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 267
CrossesNorth Wichita River
Location5.15 MI S. of RM 1919
RouteState Highway 267
StateTexas
Coordinates33.78778, -99.59625
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length880 ft (268.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (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 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 FM 267 over North Wichita River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 267 over North Wichita River 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 North Wichita River carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is FM 267 over North Wichita River?

The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 267 over North Wichita River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.