US Bridges

US 67 over Rankin Draw

Fair

Upton County, Texas · 4.55 MI NE of SH 329 · Structure no. 062310007607025

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,858
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 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 1,858 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,601 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesRankin Draw
Location4.55 MI NE of SH 329
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.23389, -101.87346
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,858 (2022)
Projected traffic2,601 by 2042
Trucks23%
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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Rankin Draw carry?

About 1,858 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Rankin Draw?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Rankin Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.