US Bridges

US 67 over Tankersley Creek

Fair

Titus County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of IH 30 · Structure no. 192250001006070

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,318
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Tankersley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Tankersley Creek in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1955, 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesTankersley Creek
Location0.25 MI E of IH 30
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyTitus County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16429, -95.01295
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 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
CrossesWaterway
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 built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 67 over Tankersley Creek 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 carry?

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

How long is US 67 over Tankersley Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Tankersley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.