US Bridges

US 87 NB over Frog Pond Creek

Fair

Concho County, Texas · 6.64 MI E of Tom Green C · Structure no. 070480007003014

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,240
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 NB over Frog Pond Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 87 NB over Frog Pond Creek in Concho County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 94 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 5,240 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,460 by 2033. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87 NB
CrossesFrog Pond Creek
Location6.64 MI E of Tom Green C
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyConcho County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.28092, -100.03292
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,240 (2022)
Projected traffic3,460 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 NB over Frog Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 87 NB over Frog Pond Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 NB over Frog Pond Creek carry?

About 5,240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 87 NB over Frog Pond Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 NB over Frog Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.