US Bridges

US 67 over Caney Creek

Fair

Morris County, Texas · 1.00 MI NE of SH 77 · Structure no. 191720001008147

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
916
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Caney Creek in Morris County, Texas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 916 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.00 MI NE of SH 77
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyMorris County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.22215, -94.66354
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic916 (2020)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 67 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Caney 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Caney Creek carry?

About 916 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.