US Bridges

SH 163 over Buckhorn Draw

Fair

Crockett County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 070530041202004

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
314 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,315
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 163 over Buckhorn Draw is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 163 over Buckhorn Draw in Crockett County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 93 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 1,315 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,022 by 2038. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 163
CrossesBuckhorn Draw
Location1.3 MI N of US 190
RouteState Highway 163
CountyCrockett County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.93044, -101.1646
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,315 (2020)
Projected traffic2,022 by 2038
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 163 over Buckhorn Draw built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is SH 163 over Buckhorn Draw 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 163 over Buckhorn Draw carry?

About 1,315 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 163 over Buckhorn Draw?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 163 over Buckhorn Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.