US Bridges

US 87 over Ledbetter Creek

Fair

Concho County, Texas · 5.0 MI E of FM 2134 · Structure no. 070480007005028

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
94 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,936
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Ledbetter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over Ledbetter Creek in Concho County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 90 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 2,936 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2033. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87
CrossesLedbetter Creek
Location5.0 MI E of FM 2134
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyConcho County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.23181, -99.6721
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,936 (2020)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 over Ledbetter Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 87 over Ledbetter 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 Ledbetter Creek carry?

About 2,936 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Ledbetter Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Ledbetter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.