US Bridges

US 67 over Sugar Creek

Good

Reagan County, Texas · 2.60 MI E of SH 137 · Structure no. 071920007701001

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
5,674
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Sugar Creek in Reagan County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1958, 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 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 5,674 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,455 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2.60 MI E of SH 137
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.18701, -101.42431
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,674 (2020)
Projected traffic14,455 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 67 over Sugar 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 5,674 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.