US Bridges

SH 163 over Camp Creek Draw

Fair

Mitchell County, Texas · 2.7 MI S of FM 2836 · Structure no. 081680033301007

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
224
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 163 over Camp Creek Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 163 over Camp Creek Draw in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 163
CrossesCamp Creek Draw
Location2.7 MI S of FM 2836
RouteState Highway 163
CountyMitchell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28255, -100.94839
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2020)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2033
Trucks38%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 163 over Camp Creek Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 163 over Camp Creek Draw 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 163 over Camp Creek Draw carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is SH 163 over Camp Creek Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 163 over Camp Creek Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.