US Bridges

SH 64 over Mill Creek

Good

Van Zandt County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of SH 19 · Structure no. 102340024502038

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
107 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
9,749
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 64 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 64 over Mill Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 9,749 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,010 by 2033. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 64
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.25 MI E of SH 19
RouteState Highway 64
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55562, -95.85705
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,749 (2023)
Projected traffic11,010 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 64 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 64 over Mill 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 64 over Mill Creek carry?

About 9,749 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 64 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 64 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.