US Bridges

Bu 67 over Lockett Branch

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270025906062

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,711
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 67 over Lockett Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bu 67 over Lockett Branch in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 19,711 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,020 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesBu 67
CrossesLockett Branch
Location1.3 MI E of SH 174
RouteState Highway 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35572, -97.36482
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,711 (2024)
Projected traffic20,020 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Bu 67 over Lockett Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 67 over Lockett Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bu 67 over Lockett Branch carry?

About 19,711 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bu 67 over Lockett Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 67 over Lockett Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.