US Bridges

RM 963 over North Rocky Creek

Good

Burnet County, Texas · 1.30 MI NE of US 183 · Structure no. 140270119802012

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
552
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 963 over North Rocky Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RM 963 over North Rocky Creek in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 552 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesRM 963
CrossesNorth Rocky Creek
Location1.30 MI NE of US 183
RouteState Highway 963
StateTexas
Coordinates30.94252, -97.99553
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic552 (2023)
Projected traffic420 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 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 RM 963 over North Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 963 over North Rocky Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RM 963 over North Rocky Creek carry?

About 552 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RM 963 over North Rocky Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RM 963 over North Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.