US Bridges

SH 64 over Lake Tyler - E Mud Creek

Poor

Smith County, Texas · 1.7 MI SE of FM 3226 · Structure no. 102120024506020

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
270 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,260
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 64 over Lake Tyler - E Mud Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 64 over Lake Tyler - E Mud Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 88 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,260 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,164 by 2041. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 64
CrossesLake Tyler - E Mud Creek
Location1.7 MI SE of FM 3226
RouteState Highway 64
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.27965, -95.11401
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,260 (2021)
Projected traffic10,164 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Lake Tyler - E Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is SH 64 over Lake Tyler - E Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 64 over Lake Tyler - E Mud Creek carry?

About 7,260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 64 over Lake Tyler - E Mud Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 64 over Lake Tyler - E Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.