US 87 over Blardone Ditch
GoodCalhoun County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of SH 35 · Structure no. 130290014403048
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,268
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 87 over Blardone Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over Blardone Ditch in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 58 years old, older 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 10,268 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 87 over Blardone Ditch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is US 87 over Blardone Ditch 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US 87 over Blardone Ditch carry?
About 10,268 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 87 over Blardone Ditch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns US 87 over Blardone Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.