US Bridges

SH 63 over Big Creek

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 7.40 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 110030024401057

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,420
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 63 over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 63 over Big Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,420 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,060 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 63
CrossesBig Creek
Location7.40 MI E of US 69
RouteState Highway 63
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.1276, -94.31637
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,420 (2020)
Projected traffic3,060 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 Big Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 63 over Big 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 Big Creek carry?

About 2,420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 63 over Big Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SH 63 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.