US Bridges

Ss 63 over Oak Branch Creek

Good

Gregg County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Loop 281 · Structure no. 100930013808098

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
16,203
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ss 63 over Oak Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ss 63 over Oak Branch Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 16,203 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,540 by 2033. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSs 63
CrossesOak Branch Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Loop 281
RouteState Highway 63
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54563, -94.7543
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,203 (2020)
Projected traffic22,540 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ss 63 over Oak Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ss 63 over Oak Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ss 63 over Oak Branch Creek carry?

About 16,203 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ss 63 over Oak Branch Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Ss 63 over Oak Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.