US Bridges

US 67 over Bull Run Creek

Fair

Irion County, Texas · 2.6 MI NE of RM 853 · Structure no. 071190007705012

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
153 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,698
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Bull Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 over Bull Run Creek in Irion County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 92 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 4,698 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,868 by 2038. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesBull Run Creek
Location2.6 MI NE of RM 853
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyIrion County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.32936, -100.75658
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
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 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length153 ft (46.6 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 traffic4,698 (2020)
Projected traffic6,868 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 Bull Run Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 67 over Bull Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Bull Run Creek carry?

About 4,698 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.