SH 63 over Big Cow Creek
FairNewton County, Texas · 3.65 MI E of Jasper C/L · Structure no. 201760021402019
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,594
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 63 over Big Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 63 over Big Cow Creek in Newton 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2031. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 63 over Big Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 63 over Big Cow 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 63 over Big Cow Creek carry?
About 1,594 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 63 over Big Cow Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 63 over Big Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.