US Bridges

US 67 over Brier Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 3.90 MI W of FM 900 · Structure no. 011130001003012

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
543
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Brier Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 over Brier Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1952, 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 543 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesBrier Creek
Location3.90 MI W of FM 900
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17232, -95.39903
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic543 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 67 over Brier Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is US 67 over Brier 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 2025.

How much traffic does US 67 over Brier Creek carry?

About 543 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Brier Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Brier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.