US Bridges

Bus 67 over Brashear Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 2.1 MI NE of IH 30 · Structure no. 011130000918061

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,117
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 67 over Brashear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bus 67 over Brashear Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 100 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 4,117 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,940 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBus 67
CrossesBrashear Creek
Location2.1 MI NE of IH 30
RouteState Highway 67
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13258, -95.64053
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,117 (2019)
Projected traffic4,940 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus 67 over Brashear Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is Bus 67 over Brashear 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bus 67 over Brashear Creek carry?

About 4,117 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bus 67 over Brashear Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 67 over Brashear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.