US Bridges

SH 63 over Angelina River Relief

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 1.15 MI SE of Re 255 · Structure no. 201220024402058

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,013
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 63 over Angelina River Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 63 over Angelina River Relief in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3,013 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,840 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSH 63
CrossesAngelina River Relief
Location1.15 MI SE of Re 255
RouteState Highway 63
StateTexas
Coordinates31.01808, -94.16278
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,013 (2022)
Projected traffic4,840 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 63 over Angelina River Relief built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 63 over Angelina River Relief 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 63 over Angelina River Relief carry?

About 3,013 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 63 over Angelina River Relief?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 63 over Angelina River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.