US Bridges

SH 163 over Mid Concho River Rel

Fair

Irion County, Texas · 9.4 MI N JCT RM 2469 · Structure no. 071190164804009

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
130 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 163 over Mid Concho River Rel is a concrete culvert carrying SH 163 over Mid Concho River Rel 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 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 651 by 2038. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 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
CrossesMid Concho River Rel
Location9.4 MI N JCT RM 2469
RouteState Highway 163
CountyIrion County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.42066, -101.097
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans12
Design loadOther
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Mid Concho River Rel built?

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

What condition is SH 163 over Mid Concho River Rel 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 Mid Concho River Rel carry?

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

How long is SH 163 over Mid Concho River Rel?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 163 over Mid Concho River Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.