US Bridges

SH 164 over Strange Branch

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 0.95 MI W of FM 339 · Structure no. 091470041302008

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,171
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 164 over Strange Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 164 over Strange Branch in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 88 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 3,171 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,190 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 164
CrossesStrange Branch
Location0.95 MI W of FM 339
RouteState Highway 164
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54469, -96.74503
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,171 (2023)
Projected traffic4,190 by 2038
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 164 over Strange Branch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SH 164 over Strange Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 164 over Strange Branch carry?

About 3,171 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 164 over Strange Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 164 over Strange Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.