US Bridges

US 67 over Ripley Creek Draw

Good

Franklin County, Texas · 5.1 MI E of SH 37 · Structure no. 010810001005066

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,779
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Ripley Creek Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Ripley Creek Draw in Franklin County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 89 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 1,779 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,090 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 67
CrossesRipley Creek Draw
Location5.1 MI E of SH 37
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17374, -95.13766
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,779 (2019)
Projected traffic2,090 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ripley Creek Draw built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is US 67 over Ripley Creek Draw 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 over Ripley Creek Draw carry?

About 1,779 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Ripley Creek Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Ripley Creek Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.