US Bridges

US 67 over Ice Branch

Fair

Somervell County, Texas · 6.8 Miles S of FM 205 · Structure no. 022130025902051

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,333
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Ice Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 67 over Ice Branch in Somervell County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4,333 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,893 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesIce Branch
Location6.8 Miles S of FM 205
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.18769, -97.86303
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,333 (2023)
Projected traffic5,893 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 over Ice Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Ice Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Ice Branch carry?

About 4,333 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Ice Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Ice Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.