US Bridges

SH 164 over Parrott Branch

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 10.4 MI W of SH 14 · Structure no. 091470041302009

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,105
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 164 over Parrott Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 164 over Parrott 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 3,105 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,430 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 164
CrossesParrott Branch
Location10.4 MI W of SH 14
RouteState Highway 164
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54061, -96.7104
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,105 (2023)
Projected traffic3,430 by 2038
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Parrott 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 Parrott 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 Parrott Branch carry?

About 3,105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 164 over Parrott Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 164 over Parrott Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.