US Bridges

US 87 SB over Frog Pond Creek

Good

Concho County, Texas · 6.64 MI E of Tom Green Cl · Structure no. 070480007003068

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,240
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 SB over Frog Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 SB over Frog Pond Creek in Concho County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5,240 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,460 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 87 SB
CrossesFrog Pond Creek
Location6.64 MI E of Tom Green Cl
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates31.28072, -100.03314
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 SB over Frog Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 SB over Frog Pond 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 April 2024.

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

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

How long is US 87 SB over Frog Pond Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 SB over Frog Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.