US Bridges

US 67 NB over Crows Nest Creek

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 3.05 MI SW of Runnels C/L · Structure no. 072260015802079

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,308
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 NB over Crows Nest Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 NB over Crows Nest Creek in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6,308 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,780 by 2033. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 NB
CrossesCrows Nest Creek
Location3.05 MI SW of Runnels C/L
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.56437, -100.26652
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,308 (2022)
Projected traffic3,780 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 NB over Crows Nest Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 NB over Crows Nest 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 NB over Crows Nest Creek carry?

About 6,308 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 67 NB over Crows Nest Creek?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 NB over Crows Nest Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.