US Bridges

SH 63 over Mill Creek

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 2.15 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 110030024401003

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,478
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 63 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 63 over Mill Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 100 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 2,478 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,310 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 63
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.15 MI E of US 69
RouteState Highway 63
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.15184, -94.39435
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,478 (2020)
Projected traffic3,310 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 63 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SH 63 over Mill 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 SH 63 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,478 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 63 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SH 63 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.