US Bridges

US 67 over Burnt House Creek

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 1.95 MI N of Brewster C/L · Structure no. 061860007502033

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
518 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
1,015
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Burnt House Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 over Burnt House Creek in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 88 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 1,015 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2033. The structure is 518 ft (157.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesBurnt House Creek
Location1.95 MI N of Brewster C/L
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.60373, -103.29962
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 15
Structure length518 ft (157.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2022)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 Burnt House Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 67 over Burnt House 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 over Burnt House Creek carry?

About 1,015 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Burnt House Creek?

The structure is 518 ft (157.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Burnt House Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.