US Bridges

US 67 over Childers Creek

Fair

Presidio County, Texas · 24.2 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 241890010407021

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,398
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Childers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Childers Creek in Presidio County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 93 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 1,398 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesUS 67
CrossesChilders Creek
Location24.2 MI S of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01145, -104.21271
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,398 (2020)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Childers Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 67 over Childers 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 over Childers Creek carry?

About 1,398 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Childers Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Childers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.