US Bridges

SH 64 over Bowles Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 1.5 MI W of SH 42 · Structure no. 102010024508023

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,866
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 64 over Bowles Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 64 over Bowles Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 87 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 6,866 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,651 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 64
CrossesBowles Creek
Location1.5 MI W of SH 42
RouteState Highway 64
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.19536, -94.97672
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,866 (2021)
Projected traffic8,651 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 64 over Bowles Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 64 over Bowles 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 64 over Bowles Creek carry?

About 6,866 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 64 over Bowles Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 64 over Bowles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.