US Bridges

US 67 SB over SH 174

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · Over SH 174 · Structure no. 021270025905067

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
321 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,005
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 SB over SH 174 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 SB over SH 174 in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 9,005 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,330 by 2033. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 SB
CrossesSH 174
LocationOver SH 174
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38207, -97.39242
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,005 (2023)
Projected traffic14,330 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 SB over SH 174 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 SB over SH 174 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does US 67 SB over SH 174 carry?

About 9,005 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 67 SB over SH 174?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 SB over SH 174?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.