US Bridges

FM 167 over Rucker Creek

Fair

Hood County, Texas · 6.7 MI E of FM-51 · Structure no. 021120159801003

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 167 over Rucker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 167 over Rucker Creek in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,660 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesFM 167
CrossesRucker Creek
Location6.7 MI E of FM-51
RouteState Highway 167
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4951, -97.72823
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,660 (2024)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Rucker Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 167 over Rucker 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 Rucker Creek carry?

About 2,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 167 over Rucker Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 167 over Rucker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.