US Bridges

US 67 over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Upton County, Texas · 4.6 MI SW of SH 329 · Structure no. 062310007606022

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
895
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Five Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 over Five Mile Creek in Upton County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 95 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 895 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 962 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location4.6 MI SW of SH 329
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.18303, -102.0112
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic895 (2022)
Projected traffic962 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 67 over Five Mile 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 895 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.