US Bridges

US 87 over Hardin Creek

Fair

Concho County, Texas · 0.45 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 070480007004093

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
138 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
6,673
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Hardin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over Hardin Creek in Concho County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 6,673 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,860 by 2033. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87
CrossesHardin Creek
Location0.45 MI W of US 83
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyConcho County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.21638, -99.85311
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,673 (2019)
Projected traffic7,860 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 over Hardin Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 over Hardin 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 over Hardin Creek carry?

About 6,673 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Hardin Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Hardin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.