US Bridges

US 67 over Stouts Creek Slough

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 0.95 MI W of FM 900 · Structure no. 011130001003015

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
543
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Stouts Creek Slough is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Stouts Creek Slough 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 543 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesStouts Creek Slough
Location0.95 MI W of FM 900
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates33.18054, -95.34906
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 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 Stouts Creek Slough 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 Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does US 67 over Stouts Creek Slough carry?

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

How long is US 67 over Stouts Creek Slough?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Stouts Creek Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.