US Bridges

Bu 67 over Bn&sf Rr/Border/Colorado

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270025906065

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
643 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 67 over Bn&sf Rr/Border/Colorado is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 67 over Bn&sf Rr/Border/Colorado in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,350 by 2038. The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBu 67
CrossesBn&sf Rr/Border/Colorado
Location0.15 MI E of SH 174
RouteState Highway 67
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34849, -97.38096
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length643 ft (196 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2018)
Projected traffic8,350 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Bu 67 over Bn&sf Rr/Border/Colorado built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 67 over Bn&sf Rr/Border/Colorado 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 Bu 67 over Bn&sf Rr/Border/Colorado carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bu 67 over Bn&sf Rr/Border/Colorado?

The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 67 over Bn&sf Rr/Border/Colorado?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.