US Bridges

US 67 SB over Smith Blvd.

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 3.0 MI East of US 87 · Structure no. 072260015802064

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,132
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 SB over Smith Blvd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 SB over Smith Blvd. in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7,132 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,110 by 2033. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 SB
CrossesSmith Blvd.
Location3.0 MI East of US 87
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47691, -100.39812
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,132 (2023)
Projected traffic8,110 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 SB over Smith Blvd. built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 SB over Smith Blvd. 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 67 SB over Smith Blvd. carry?

About 7,132 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 67 SB over Smith Blvd.?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 SB over Smith Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.