SH 163 over Pecos Canyon Creek
GoodVal Verde County, Texas · 1.40 MI N of RM 189 · Structure no. 222330041205030
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 128
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 163 over Pecos Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 163 over Pecos Canyon Creek in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 108.7 mi (175 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 163 over Pecos Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 163 over Pecos Canyon Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 163 over Pecos Canyon Creek carry?
About 128 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is SH 163 over Pecos Canyon Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns SH 163 over Pecos Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.