US Bridges

SH 64 over Railroad (up)

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.1 MI NW of SH 135 · Structure no. 102120024507018

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,416
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 64 over Railroad (up) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 64 over Railroad (up) in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 89 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 7,416 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,720 by 2033. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 64
CrossesRailroad (up)
Location0.1 MI NW of SH 135
RouteState Highway 64
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.23656, -95.04369
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,416 (2023)
Projected traffic8,720 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 64 over Railroad (up) built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

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

About 7,416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 64 over Railroad (up)?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 64 over Railroad (up)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.