US Bridges

SH 67 over Salt Creek

Fair

Young County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of FM 206 · Structure no. 032520025601015

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
242 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,632
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 67 over Salt Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 67 over Salt Creek in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 4,632 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,802 by 2040. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 67
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.6 MI N of FM 206
RouteState Highway 67
CountyYoung County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.10667, -98.60127
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,632 (2023)
Projected traffic5,802 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 SH 67 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 67 over Salt 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 67 over Salt Creek carry?

About 4,632 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 67 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 67 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.