US Bridges

US 67 over Burnt House Creek

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 1.95 MI N of Brewster C/L · Structure no. 061860007502193

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
528 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
892
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Burnt House Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 over Burnt House Creek in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 892 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 528 ft (160.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesBurnt House Creek
Location1.95 MI N of Brewster C/L
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates30.60377, -103.2996
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length528 ft (160.8 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic892 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.1 mi (145 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 over Burnt House Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Burnt House 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 July 2024.

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

About 892 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Burnt House Creek?

The structure is 528 ft (160.8 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Burnt House Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.