US Bridges

SH 64 over Neches River

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 2.6 MI W of FM 2661 · Structure no. 102120024505033

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
500 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
6,826
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 64 over Neches River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 64 over Neches River in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 72 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 6,826 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,827 by 2041. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 64
CrossesNeches River
Location2.6 MI W of FM 2661
RouteState Highway 64
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37408, -95.4738
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadOther
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,826 (2023)
Projected traffic7,827 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 64 over Neches River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SH 64 over Neches River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 64 over Neches River carry?

About 6,826 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 64 over Neches River?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 64 over Neches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.