US Bridges

SH 163 over Pecos Canyon Creek

Good

Val Verde County, Texas · 3.95 MI N of RM 189 · Structure no. 222330041205033

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 108.7 mi (175 km).

CarriesSH 163
CrossesPecos Canyon Creek
Location3.95 MI N of RM 189
RouteState Highway 163
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22876, -101.10309
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2023)
Projected traffic192 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed108.7 mi (175 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 163 over Pecos Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.