US Bridges

Bu 67 over Mcanear Creek

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of SH-174 · Structure no. 021270042205017

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
22,866
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 67 over Mcanear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bu 67 over Mcanear Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,866 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,390 by 2036. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBu 67
CrossesMcanear Creek
Location1.2 MI W of SH-174
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34116, -97.40655
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,866 (2023)
Projected traffic11,390 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Mcanear Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 67 over Mcanear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Bu 67 over Mcanear Creek carry?

About 22,866 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bu 67 over Mcanear Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 67 over Mcanear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.