US Bridges

FM 67 over Branch of Aquilla Creek

Good

Hill County, Texas · 6.8 MI W of US 81 · Structure no. 091100065601008

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,010
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 67 over Branch of Aquilla Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 67 over Branch of 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 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 2,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,382 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 67
CrossesBranch of Aquilla Creek
Location6.8 MI W of US 81
RouteState Highway 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.16945, -97.27881
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 67 over Branch of Aquilla Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 67 over Branch of Aquilla Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 67 over Branch of Aquilla Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 67 over Branch of Aquilla Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 67 over Branch of Aquilla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.