US Bridges

US 67 over Denton Crk

Fair

Franklin County, Texas · 1.9 MI W of SH 37 · Structure no. 010810001004086

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
350 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
996
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Denton Crk is a concrete slab carrying US 67 over Denton Crk in Franklin County, Texas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5 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 996 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2033. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesDenton Crk
Location1.9 MI W of SH 37
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyFranklin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.18546, -95.26659
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic996 (2020)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 67 over Denton Crk built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Denton Crk 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 over Denton Crk carry?

About 996 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Denton Crk?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Denton Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.