US Bridges

US 67 over Squaw Creek

Good

Somervell County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of SH 144 N · Structure no. 022130025903023

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,189
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Squaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 over Squaw Creek in Somervell County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 12,189 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,660 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location0.3 MI E of SH 144 N
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.25333, -97.72497
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,189 (2024)
Projected traffic15,660 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Squaw 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Squaw Creek carry?

About 12,189 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.