US Bridges

US 67 over Seep Draw

Fair

Irion County, Texas · 15.1 MI E of SH 163 · Structure no. 071190007704034

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,238
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Seep Draw is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 over Seep Draw in Irion County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 90 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 3,238 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,264 by 2038. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesSeep Draw
Location15.1 MI E of SH 163
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyIrion County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.18351, -100.92749
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,238 (2020)
Projected traffic6,264 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Seep Draw built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 67 over Seep 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 Seep Draw carry?

About 3,238 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Seep Draw?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Seep Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.