US Bridges

US 67 SB over Brazos River

Fair

Somervell County, Texas · 2.5 MI E of FM-200 · Structure no. 022130025903046

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
1,197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,565
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 SB over Brazos River is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying US 67 SB over Brazos River in Somervell County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 78 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 5,565 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,730 by 2036. The structure is 1,197 ft (364.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 SB
CrossesBrazos River
Location2.5 MI E of FM-200
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.27196, -97.66397
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,197 ft (364.8 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,565 (2024)
Projected traffic7,730 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 SB over Brazos River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 67 SB over Brazos River 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 SB over Brazos River carry?

About 5,565 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 67 SB over Brazos River?

The structure is 1,197 ft (364.8 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 SB over Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.