US 67 over Rankin Draw

Fair

Upton County, Texas · 0.85 MI SW of SH 329 · Structure no. 062310007606023

Built: 1930; 95 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition: Fair; inspected September 2024
Type: Tee Beam; Concrete
Length: 259 ft; 9 main spans
Daily traffic: 923; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Rankin Draw is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 over Rankin Draw 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 923 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67

CrossesRankin Draw

Location0.85 MI SW of SH 329

RouteU.S. Route 67

CountyUpton County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.21274, -101.95712

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionSeptember 2024

Inspection intervalevery 12 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions

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 rating46 US tons

Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans9

Design loadUnknown

Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)

Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)

Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)

Roadway width39 ft (12 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic923 (2022)

Projected traffic1,670 by 2042

Trucks29%

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 Rankin Draw built?

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

What condition is US 67 over Rankin Draw 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Rankin Draw carry?

About 923 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Rankin Draw?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Rankin Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.