US Bridges

US 67 SB over Turkey Creek

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 4.1 MI W of IH 35 W · Structure no. 021270025905076

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,990
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 SB over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 SB over Turkey Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,990 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,410 by 2033. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 SB
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location4.1 MI W of IH 35 W
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39921, -97.29011
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,990 (2023)
Projected traffic14,410 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 SB over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 SB over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 SB over Turkey Creek carry?

About 10,990 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 67 SB over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 SB over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.