US Bridges

US 67 over Robinson Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.66 MI W of FM 1434 · Structure no. 021270042203018

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,740
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Robinson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 over Robinson Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 87 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 5 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 12,740 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,110 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location0.66 MI W of FM 1434
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.31492, -97.46736
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,740 (2023)
Projected traffic19,110 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 67 over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 67 over Robinson Creek 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 Robinson Creek carry?

About 12,740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.