SH 163 over Beals Creek
Mitchell County, Texas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SH 163 over Beals Creek in Mitchell County, Texas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 194 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 47 of the 140 inventoried bridges in Mitchell County rated good (33.6%); 1 (0.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 225 ft |
| Location | 2.8 Mi S of FM 670 |
| NBI structure number | 081680033301011 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 9: foundations on dry land well above flood elevations |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Mitchell County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ih 20 over Cherry Creek | 1957 | 18,950 | Fair |
| Ih 20 Ml over Lone Wolf Draw | 1962 | 18,516 | Fair |
| Ih 20 over Iatan Creek | 1928 | 18,494 | Fair |
| Ih 20 over Templeton Creek | 1928 | 18,494 | Fair |
| Ih 20 Ml over Loraine Draw | 1956 | 17,977 | Fair |
| Ih 20 over UPRR & FM 644 (N) | 1956 | 17,977 | Fair |
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