US Bridges

Bu 67 over N Fk Chambers Ck

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of US67 · Structure no. 021270026003001

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,006
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 67 over N Fk Chambers Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Bu 67 over N Fk Chambers Ck in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 97 years old, older 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 6,006 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,420 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBu 67
CrossesN Fk Chambers Ck
Location0.2 MI S of US67
RouteState Highway 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41362, -97.20614
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,006 (2023)
Projected traffic4,420 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 67 over N Fk Chambers Ck built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is Bu 67 over N Fk Chambers Ck 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 N Fk Chambers Ck carry?

About 6,006 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bu 67 over N Fk Chambers Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 67 over N Fk Chambers Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.