US Bridges

FM 267 over Brazos River

Fair

Knox County, Texas · 3.65 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 251380053801011

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
980 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 267 over Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 267 over Brazos River in Knox County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2033. The structure is 980 ft (298.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 267
CrossesBrazos River
Location3.65 MI S of US 82
RouteState Highway 267
CountyKnox County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.54795, -99.66051
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans14
Design loadHL 93
Structure length980 ft (298.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2020)
Projected traffic420 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 267 over Brazos River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 267 over Brazos River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 267 over Brazos River carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FM 267 over Brazos River?

The structure is 980 ft (298.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 267 over Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.