US Bridges

US 67 over Tee Pee Creek Relief

Fair

Irion County, Texas · 4.8 MI W of SH 163 · Structure no. 071190007702004

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,524
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Tee Pee Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 over Tee Pee Creek Relief in Irion County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 91 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 3,524 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,301 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesTee Pee Creek Relief
Location4.8 MI W of SH 163
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.13741, -101.24839
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,524 (2020)
Projected traffic6,301 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 Tee Pee Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 67 over Tee Pee Creek Relief 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Tee Pee Creek Relief carry?

About 3,524 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Tee Pee Creek Relief?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Tee Pee Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.