SH 163 over Middle Concho River

Fair

Irion County, Texas · 7.0 MI S of Tom Green C/L · Structure no. 071190164804008

Built: 1957; 68 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected April 2024
Type: Tee Beam; Concrete
Length: 288 ft; 6 main spans
Daily traffic: 267; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 163 over Middle Concho River is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 163 over Middle Concho River in Irion County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 651 by 2038. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 163

CrossesMiddle Concho River

Location7.0 MI S of Tom Green C/L

RouteState Highway 163

CountyIrion County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.42731, -101.09698

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionApril 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating66 US tons

Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans6

Design loadOther

Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)

Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)

Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)

Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2020)

Projected traffic651 by 2038

Trucks39%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 Middle Concho River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 163 over Middle Concho River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 163 over Middle Concho River carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is SH 163 over Middle Concho River?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 163 over Middle Concho River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.