US Bridges

SH 64 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of FM 2661 · Structure no. 102120024505034

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
350 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
7,512
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 64 over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 64 over Prairie Creek 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 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 7,512 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,827 by 2041. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 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
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1.2 MI W of FM 2661
RouteState Highway 64
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37187, -95.45361
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadOther
Structure length350 ft (106.7 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 traffic7,512 (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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$916,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 64 over Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 64 over Prairie 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 64 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 7,512 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 64 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 64 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.