US Bridges

RM 963 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Burnet County, Texas · 7.10 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 140270119802004

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
665
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 963 over Rocky Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 963 over Rocky Creek in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 665 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRM 963
CrossesRocky Creek
Location7.10 MI E of US 183
RouteState Highway 963
CountyBurnet County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.9854, -97.92677
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic665 (2023)
Projected traffic470 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 RM 963 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 963 over Rocky 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RM 963 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 665 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RM 963 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns RM 963 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.