US Bridges

FM 67 over Aquilla Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 5.8 MI SW of US 81 · Structure no. 091100065601007

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,010
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 67 over Aquilla Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 67 over Aquilla Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,382 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 67
CrossesAquilla Creek
Location5.8 MI SW of US 81
RouteState Highway 67
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.17606, -97.26387
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,010 (2020)
Projected traffic3,382 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 67 over Aquilla Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 67 over Aquilla Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 67 over Aquilla Creek carry?

About 2,010 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 67 over Aquilla Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 67 over Aquilla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.