US Bridges

SH 164 over Branch of Big Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of FM 939 · Structure no. 091610041301003

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,112
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 164 over Branch of Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 164 over Branch of Big Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 101 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 8,112 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,410 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 164
CrossesBranch of Big Creek
Location0.4 MI W of FM 939
RouteState Highway 164
StateTexas
Coordinates31.53902, -96.84023
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,112 (2023)
Projected traffic8,410 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 164 over Branch of Big Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SH 164 over Branch of 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 Branch of Big Creek carry?

About 8,112 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 164 over Branch of Big Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 164 over Branch of Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.