US Bridges

US 67 over Wheeler Branch

Fair

Somervell County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of SH 144 N · Structure no. 022130025903047

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,806
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Wheeler Branch is a concrete slab carrying US 67 over Wheeler Branch in Somervell County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 77 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 17,806 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,470 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesWheeler Branch
Location0.8 MI W of SH 144 N
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountySomervell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24456, -97.74361
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,806 (2024)
Projected traffic16,470 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Wheeler Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 67 over Wheeler 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 Wheeler Branch carry?

About 17,806 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Wheeler Branch?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Wheeler Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.