US Bridges

US 67 FR over Miles Creek

Fair

Runnels County, Texas · 0.15 MI SW of FM 1692 · Structure no. 072000015801005

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 FR over Miles Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 FR over Miles Creek in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 FR
CrossesMiles Creek
Location0.15 MI SW of FM 1692
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyRunnels County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.5951, -100.18398
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2021)
Projected traffic260 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 FR over Miles Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 FR over Miles 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 FR over Miles Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 67 FR over Miles Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 FR over Miles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.