US Bridges

US 67 over Rankin Draw

Fair

Upton County, Texas · 1.45 MI NE of SH 329 · Structure no. 062310007607024

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
285 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,958
2023 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 1931 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 94 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 2,958 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,478 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesRankin Draw
Location1.45 MI NE of SH 329
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.2291, -101.92491
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,958 (2023)
Projected traffic3,478 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 over Rankin Draw carry?

About 2,958 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Rankin Draw?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Rankin Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.