US Bridges

US 67 over Fish Spring Branch

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 4 MI E of IH 35W · Structure no. 021270026001049

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,108
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Fish Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Fish Spring Branch in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 23,108 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,110 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesFish Spring Branch
Location4 MI E of IH 35W
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42059, -97.15802
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,108 (2020)
Projected traffic43,110 by 2036
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 over Fish Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Fish Spring 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 US 67 over Fish Spring Branch carry?

About 23,108 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Fish Spring Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 67 over Fish Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.