US Bridges

US 67 NB over Union Pacific RR

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of IH 35 W · Structure no. 021270025905079

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
312 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,172
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 NB over Union Pacific RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 NB over Union Pacific RR 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 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 11,172 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,810 by 2033. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 NB
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.9 MI W of IH 35 W
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41336, -97.2423
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,172 (2024)
Projected traffic26,810 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 NB over Union Pacific RR built?

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

What condition is US 67 NB over Union Pacific RR 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 NB over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 11,172 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 67 NB over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 NB over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.