US Bridges

SH 64 over Black Fork Creek

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 102120024506025

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,249
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 64 over Black Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 64 over Black Fork Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1955, 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 14,249 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,949 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 64
CrossesBlack Fork Creek
Location1.9 MI E of US 69
RouteState Highway 64
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.33231, -95.26823
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,249 (2021)
Projected traffic19,949 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Black Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is SH 64 over Black Fork 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 Black Fork Creek carry?

About 14,249 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 64 over Black Fork Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns SH 64 over Black Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.