US Bridges

SH 64 over Wright Branch

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of FM 2809 · Structure no. 102120024507022

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,917
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 64 over Wright Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 64 over Wright Branch in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 100 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 5,917 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,574 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 64
CrossesWright Branch
Location0.5 MI W of FM 2809
RouteState Highway 64
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.20198, -95.00271
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,917 (2021)
Projected traffic7,574 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 64 over Wright Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is SH 64 over Wright Branch 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 Wright Branch carry?

About 5,917 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 64 over Wright Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 64 over Wright Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.