US Bridges

US 67 Nb/Us 83 NB over South Orient RR & FM 382

Good

Runnels County, Texas · 0.65 MI NE of SH 158 · Structure no. 072000003405045

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
534 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,277
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 Nb/Us 83 NB over South Orient RR & FM 382 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 Nb/Us 83 NB over South Orient RR & FM 382 in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 62 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 3,277 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,160 by 2033. The structure is 534 ft (162.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 Nb/Us 83 NB
CrossesSouth Orient RR & FM 382
Location0.65 MI NE of SH 158
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.74505, -99.9372
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length534 ft (162.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,277 (2022)
Projected traffic7,160 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 Nb/Us 83 NB over South Orient RR & FM 382 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 67 Nb/Us 83 NB over South Orient RR & FM 382 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 Nb/Us 83 NB over South Orient RR & FM 382 carry?

About 3,277 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 67 Nb/Us 83 NB over South Orient RR & FM 382?

The structure is 534 ft (162.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 Nb/Us 83 NB over South Orient RR & FM 382?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.