US Bridges

US 67 over Stouts Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 1.25 MI W of FM 900 · Structure no. 011130001003014

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

About this bridge

US 67 over Stouts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 over Stouts 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 270 ft (82.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesStouts Creek
Location1.25 MI W of FM 900
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17985, -95.35424
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length270 ft (82.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Stouts 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 Stouts 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 Stouts Creek carry?

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

How long is US 67 over Stouts Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Stouts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.