US Bridges

US 67 Efr over Sales Branch

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 4.80 MI SW of Runnels C/L · Structure no. 072260015802019

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,154
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 Efr over Sales Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 Efr over Sales Branch in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 3,154 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,780 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 Efr
CrossesSales Branch
Location4.80 MI SW of Runnels C/L
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.55246, -100.29281
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,154 (2022)
Projected traffic3,780 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 Efr over Sales Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 Efr over Sales Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 Efr over Sales Branch carry?

About 3,154 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 67 Efr over Sales Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 Efr over Sales Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.