US Bridges

US 67 over Aquaita Creek

Good

Presidio County, Texas · 21.0 MI N of FM 170 · Structure no. 241890010408049

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,542
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Aquaita Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 67 over Aquaita Creek in Presidio County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesAquaita Creek
Location21.0 MI N of FM 170
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyPresidio County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85186, -104.28957
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,542 (2020)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2033
Trucks6%
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 Aquaita Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 67 over Aquaita 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 over Aquaita Creek carry?

About 1,542 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Aquaita Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Aquaita Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.