US Bridges

US 67 over Tankersley Creek Relief

Fair

Titus County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of IH 30 · Structure no. 192250001006069

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,318
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Tankersley Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Tankersley Creek Relief in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 88 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 2,318 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,930 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesTankersley Creek Relief
Location0.20 MI E of IH 30
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyTitus County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16413, -95.01429
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,318 (2020)
Projected traffic4,930 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 67 over Tankersley Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 67 over Tankersley Creek Relief 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Tankersley Creek Relief carry?

About 2,318 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Tankersley Creek Relief?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Tankersley Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.