SH 63 over Melhoms Creek
GoodJasper County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of FM 1738 · Structure no. 201220021401027
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,338
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 63 over Melhoms Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 63 over Melhoms Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 59 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 2,338 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,273 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 63 over Melhoms Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SH 63 over Melhoms 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 63 over Melhoms Creek carry?
About 2,338 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 63 over Melhoms Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns SH 63 over Melhoms Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.