US Bridges

Bus 67 over Lake Coleman Drain

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 3.5 MI NE of IH 30 · Structure no. 011130000918062

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,722
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 67 over Lake Coleman Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Bus 67 over Lake Coleman Drain in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1950, 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 5,722 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,866 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 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
CrossesLake Coleman Drain
Location3.5 MI NE of IH 30
RouteState Highway 67
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13281, -95.61936
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,722 (2019)
Projected traffic6,866 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus 67 over Lake Coleman Drain built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Bus 67 over Lake Coleman Drain 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 Lake Coleman Drain carry?

About 5,722 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bus 67 over Lake Coleman Drain?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 67 over Lake Coleman Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.