US Bridges

US 67 NB over Brazos River

Good

Somervell County, Texas · 2.5 MI E of FM 200 · Structure no. 022130025903085

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,625 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
5,565
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 NB over Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 NB over Brazos River 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 5,565 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,860 by 2033. The structure is 1,625 ft (495.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 NB
CrossesBrazos River
Location2.5 MI E of FM 200
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.27169, -97.66411
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,625 ft (495.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,565 (2024)
Projected traffic4,860 by 2033
Trucks13%
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 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 NB over Brazos River built?

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

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

About 5,565 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 67 NB over Brazos River?

The structure is 1,625 ft (495.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 NB over Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.