SH 63 over Mcgraw Creek
FairNewton County, Texas · 1.20 MI E of FM 692 · Structure no. 201760021403007
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 63 over Mcgraw Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 63 over Mcgraw Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,754 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 63 over Mcgraw Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 63 over Mcgraw 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 63 over Mcgraw Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SH 63 over Mcgraw Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 63 over Mcgraw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.