US Bridges

SH 63 over Dry Creek

Fair

Newton County, Texas · 4.65 MI E of Jasper C/L · Structure no. 201760021402020

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,487
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 63 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 63 over Dry 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 1,487 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 63
CrossesDry Creek
Location4.65 MI E of Jasper C/L
RouteState Highway 63
CountyNewton County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.98482, -93.79566
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,487 (2024)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 63 over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 63 over Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?

About 1,487 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 63 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 63 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.