US Bridges

SH 64 over Railroad (up)/Highland a

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 102120024506026

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,983
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 64 over Railroad (up)/Highland a is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 64 over Railroad (up)/Highland a in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1939, 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 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 16,983 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,776 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 64
CrossesRailroad (up)/Highland a
Location0.5 MI E of US 69
RouteState Highway 64
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.33113, -95.29238
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,983 (2021)
Projected traffic23,776 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 64 over Railroad (up)/Highland a built?

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

What condition is SH 64 over Railroad (up)/Highland a 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 Railroad (up)/Highland a carry?

About 16,983 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 64 over Railroad (up)/Highland a?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SH 64 over Railroad (up)/Highland a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.