US Bridges

FM 64 over Doctors Creek

Fair

Delta County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of SH 24 · Structure no. 010600039903015

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
522
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 64 over Doctors Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 64 over Doctors Creek in Delta County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 522 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 64
CrossesDoctors Creek
Location2.0 MI W of SH 24
RouteState Highway 64
StateTexas
Coordinates33.37767, -95.73256
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 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 traffic522 (2023)
Projected traffic590 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 FM 64 over Doctors Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 64 over Doctors 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 64 over Doctors Creek carry?

About 522 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 64 over Doctors Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 64 over Doctors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.