US Bridges

US 67 over Rankin Draw

Fair

Upton County, Texas · 4.85 MI W of Reagan C/L · Structure no. 062310007607026

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,879
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Rankin Draw is a concrete culvert 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 2,879 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,270 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesRankin Draw
Location4.85 MI W of Reagan C/L
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates31.23187, -101.85694
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,879 (2017)
Projected traffic6,270 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Rankin Draw carry?

About 2,879 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Rankin Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Rankin Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.