US Bridges

Bus 67 over Town Branch

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of SH 11 · Structure no. 011130000918362

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,657
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 67 over Town Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bus 67 over Town Branch in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 2,657 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,200 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBus 67
CrossesTown Branch
Location0.1 MI E of SH 11
RouteState Highway 67
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13864, -95.59801
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,657 (2019)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus 67 over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus 67 over Town Branch 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 Town Branch carry?

About 2,657 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bus 67 over Town Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 67 over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.