US Bridges

SH 164 over Big Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of FM 39 · Structure no. 091470041304020

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
440 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
1,689
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 164 over Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 164 over Big Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 76 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 1,689 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2038. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 164
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.30 MI E of FM 39
RouteState Highway 164
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.50727, -96.32532
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadH 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,689 (2020)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2038
Trucks23%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 164 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SH 164 over Big 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 Big Creek carry?

About 1,689 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 164 over Big Creek?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 164 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.