US Bridges

SH 164 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 7.60 MI E of SH 14 · Structure no. 091470041304017

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,756
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 164 over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 164 over Turkey Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 85 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 5 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 2,756 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,660 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 164
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location7.60 MI E of SH 14
RouteState Highway 164
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.51098, -96.40917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,756 (2020)
Projected traffic4,660 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 164 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SH 164 over Turkey Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 164 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 2,756 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 164 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 164 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.