US Bridges

SH 64 over SH 135

Good

Smith County, Texas · 4.4 MI SE of FM 2607 · Structure no. 102120024507306

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,734
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 64 over SH 135 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 64 over SH 135 in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,734 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,428 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesSH 64
CrossesSH 135
Location4.4 MI SE of FM 2607
RouteState Highway 64
StateTexas
Coordinates32.23474, -95.04237
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,734 (2021)
Projected traffic9,428 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 64 over SH 135 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 64 over SH 135 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 64 over SH 135 carry?

About 6,734 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 64 over SH 135?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SH 64 over SH 135?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.