US Bridges

FM 167 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Hood County, Texas · 50 Ft N of FM 4 · Structure no. 021120151301011

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,551
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 167 over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 167 over Walnut Creek in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 13,551 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,610 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 167
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location50 Ft N of FM 4
RouteState Highway 167
CountyHood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44032, -97.68268
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,551 (2020)
Projected traffic13,610 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 167 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is FM 167 over Walnut 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 167 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 13,551 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 167 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FM 167 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.