US Bridges

US 67 over Barnhart Draw

Fair

Irion County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of SH 163 · Structure no. 071190007702024

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,433
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Barnhart Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Barnhart Draw in Irion County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 3,433 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,068 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesBarnhart Draw
Location0.4 MI E of SH 163
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyIrion County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.1319, -101.16598
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,433 (2020)
Projected traffic6,068 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 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 Barnhart Draw built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 67 over Barnhart Draw 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 Barnhart Draw carry?

About 3,433 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Barnhart Draw?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Barnhart Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.