US Bridges

SH 67 over Mud Branch

Fair

Stephens County, Texas · 1.35 MI NE of FM 701 · Structure no. 232150025602011

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,253
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 67 over Mud Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 67 over Mud Branch in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 98 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 1,253 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,010 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 67
CrossesMud Branch
Location1.35 MI NE of FM 701
RouteState Highway 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84998, -98.76349
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,253 (2020)
Projected traffic2,010 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 67 over Mud Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SH 67 over Mud 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 67 over Mud Branch carry?

About 1,253 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 67 over Mud Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SH 67 over Mud Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.