SH 63 over Black Branch

Good Condition87 years old1,369 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyNewton
Location6.2 Mi NE Of SH 87
CarriesSH 63
CrossesBlack Branch
Coordinates31.04674, -93.58170

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Culvert7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Max Span6.9 ft (2.1 m)
Deck Area77.3 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1939

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,369 (2022)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number201760021403009

Nearby Bridges

SH 63 over Brack Creek 0.7 mi Good SH 63 over Mill Creek 0.9 mi Good SH 63 over Black Creek Branch 2.1 mi Good SH 63 over Sabine River Relief #1 2.7 mi Fair SH 63 over Sabine River Relief #2 2.8 mi Fair SH 63 over Sabine River Relief #3 2.9 mi Fair SH 63 over Sabine River Relief #4 3.1 mi Fair FM 692 over Hickman Creek 3.2 mi Good SH 63 over Sabine River Relief #5 3.5 mi Fair CR 2089 over Swindlers Creek 3.6 mi Good