US Bridges

FM 67 over Darr Branch

Good

Hill County, Texas · 5.5 MI SE of FM 933 · Structure no. 091100065601012

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
783
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 67 over Darr Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 67 over Darr Branch in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 783 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,426 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 67
CrossesDarr Branch
Location5.5 MI SE of FM 933
RouteState Highway 67
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.14396, -97.34114
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic783 (2020)
Projected traffic1,426 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Darr Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 67 over Darr Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 67 over Darr Branch carry?

About 783 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 67 over Darr Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 67 over Darr Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.