US Bridges

FM 1667 over Txu Canal S

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 2.40 MI S of SH 31 · Structure no. 101080247601002

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1667 over Txu Canal S is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1667 over Txu Canal S in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2039. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1667
CrossesTxu Canal S
Location2.40 MI S of SH 31
RouteState Highway 1667
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.11653, -96.0823
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2020)
Projected traffic340 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$169,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1667 over Txu Canal S built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1667 over Txu Canal S 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1667 over Txu Canal S carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1667 over Txu Canal S?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1667 over Txu Canal S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.