US Bridges

US 67 (nb & Sb) over Colorado River

Good

Runnels County, Texas · 0.60 MI SW of US 83 · Structure no. 072000015801086

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
582 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,778
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 (nb & Sb) over Colorado River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 (nb & Sb) over Colorado River in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 67 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 9,778 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2035. The structure is 582 ft (177.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 67 (nb & Sb)
CrossesColorado River
Location0.60 MI SW of US 83
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.73237, -99.9547
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length582 ft (177.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,778 (2022)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 (nb & Sb) over Colorado River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 67 (nb & Sb) over Colorado River 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 & Sb) over Colorado River carry?

About 9,778 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 67 (nb & Sb) over Colorado River?

The structure is 582 ft (177.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 (nb & Sb) over Colorado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.