US Bridges

FM 64 over Jennings Creek

Fair

Delta County, Texas · 1.70 MI S of FM 128 · Structure no. 010600039903011

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 64 over Jennings Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 64 over Jennings Creek in Delta County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 64
CrossesJennings Creek
Location1.70 MI S of FM 128
RouteState Highway 64
CountyDelta County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.41319, -95.84009
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2020)
Projected traffic170 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 64 over Jennings Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 64 over Jennings 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 64 over Jennings Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 64 over Jennings Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 64 over Jennings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.