US Bridges

SH 164 over Big Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 5.2 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 091610041301002

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
285 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
7,488
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 164 over Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 164 over Big Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 90 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 7,488 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,260 by 2037. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 164
CrossesBig Creek
Location5.2 MI E of SH 6
RouteState Highway 164
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.53576, -96.85065
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 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,488 (2023)
Projected traffic6,260 by 2037
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 164 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 164 over Big Creek carry?

About 7,488 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 164 over Big Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 164 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.