US Bridges

FM 587 over Dry Branch

Fair

Comanche County, Texas · 3.30 MI E of FM 2247 · Structure no. 230470103601004

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 587 over Dry Branch is a concrete slab carrying FM 587 over Dry Branch in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 85 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 124 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 587
CrossesDry Branch
Location3.30 MI E of FM 2247
RouteState Highway 587
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.11556, -98.58746
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2023)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 587 over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is FM 587 over Dry Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 587 over Dry Branch carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 587 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FM 587 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.