US Bridges

CR 463 at IH 20 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.75 MI W of US 69 · Structure no. 102120049504063

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
224
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 463 at IH 20 over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 463 at IH 20 over Prairie Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 463 at IH 20
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.75 MI W of US 69
RouteCounty Highway 463
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46886, -95.40056
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 463 at IH 20 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 463 at IH 20 over Prairie 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 463 at IH 20 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 463 at IH 20 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 463 at IH 20 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.