US Bridges

Loop 267 over Trib of Wildhorse Creek

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of IH 44 · Structure no. 032430015602002

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,241
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 267 over Trib of Wildhorse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Loop 267 over Trib of Wildhorse Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 104 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 1,241 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLoop 267
CrossesTrib of Wildhorse Creek
Location0.3 MI W of IH 44
RouteState Highway 267
StateTexas
Coordinates34.10052, -98.55211
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,241 (2020)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Loop 267 over Trib of Wildhorse Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is Loop 267 over Trib of Wildhorse 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Loop 267 over Trib of Wildhorse Creek carry?

About 1,241 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Loop 267 over Trib of Wildhorse Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 267 over Trib of Wildhorse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.