US Bridges

SH 67 over Brazos River

Fair

Young County, Texas · 5.9 MI S of FM 209 · Structure no. 032520025601017

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
840 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,995
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 67 over Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 67 over Brazos River in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,995 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,481 by 2040. The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 67
CrossesBrazos River
Location5.9 MI S of FM 209
RouteState Highway 67
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02443, -98.64496
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length840 ft (256 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,995 (2023)
Projected traffic2,481 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 67 over Brazos River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 67 over Brazos River 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 Brazos River carry?

About 1,995 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 67 over Brazos River?

The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 67 over Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.