US Bridges

FM 64 over Doctors Creek Rel

Good

Delta County, Texas · 1.70 MI W of SH 24 · Structure no. 010600039903016

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
387
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 64 over Doctors Creek Rel is a concrete culvert carrying FM 64 over Doctors Creek Rel 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 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 387 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 64
CrossesDoctors Creek Rel
Location1.70 MI W of SH 24
RouteState Highway 64
StateTexas
Coordinates33.37765, -95.73002
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2020)
Projected traffic590 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Rel built?

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

What condition is FM 64 over Doctors Creek Rel 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 64 over Doctors Creek Rel carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 64 over Doctors Creek Rel?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 64 over Doctors Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.