US 87 NB over Walnut Creek
GoodCoke County, Texas · 2.60 MI SE Sterling C/L · Structure no. 070410006905118
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 218 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,018
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 87 NB over Walnut Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 NB over Walnut Creek in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,018 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2033. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 44 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 87 NB over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 87 NB over Walnut 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 87 NB over Walnut Creek carry?
About 3,018 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 87 NB over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 87 NB over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.