US Bridges

FM 1063 over Turkey Creek Relief

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 2.90 MI N of US 79 · Structure no. 142460120203235

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1063 over Turkey Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1063 over Turkey Creek Relief in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 1063
CrossesTurkey Creek Relief
Location2.90 MI N of US 79
RouteState Highway 1063
StateTexas
Coordinates30.63342, -97.29205
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2031
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 FM 1063 over Turkey Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1063 over Turkey Creek Relief 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1063 over Turkey Creek Relief carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FM 1063 over Turkey Creek Relief?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1063 over Turkey Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.