US Bridges

US 67 WB over US 83

Fair

Runnels County, Texas · 1.05 MI NE of SH 158 · Structure no. 072000007801055

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
322 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,983
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 WB over US 83 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 WB over US 83 in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,983 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,350 by 2033. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 WB
CrossesUS 83
Location1.05 MI NE of SH 158
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.74909, -99.93297
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,983 (2023)
Projected traffic12,350 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 WB over US 83 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 WB over US 83 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 WB over US 83 carry?

About 3,983 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 67 WB over US 83?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 WB over US 83?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.