US Bridges

SH 64 over Willow Creek

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 1.40 MI E of Lp 323 · Structure no. 102120024506308

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 64 over Willow Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 64 over Willow Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 93 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,750 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 237 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 64
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.40 MI E of Lp 323
RouteState Highway 64
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35049, -95.31966
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width237 ft (72.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,250 (2021)
Projected traffic15,750 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SH 64 over Willow 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 Willow Creek carry?

About 11,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 64 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 237 ft wide.

Who owns SH 64 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.