US Bridges

US 67 SB over Willow Creek

Good

Runnels County, Texas · 0.22 MI NE Tom Green C/L · Structure no. 072000015801094

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,218
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 SB over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 SB over Willow Creek in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,218 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,891 by 2042. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 SB
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.22 MI NE Tom Green C/L
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.58293, -100.21499
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,218 (2022)
Projected traffic4,891 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 SB over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 SB over Willow 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 SB over Willow Creek carry?

About 3,218 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 67 SB over Willow Creek?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 SB over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.