US 87 over Clear Creek
FairDeWitt County, Texas · 1.79 MI S of FM 2816 · Structure no. 130620014308019
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 276 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,403
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 87 over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 over Clear Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 97 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 2,403 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,430 by 2033. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 87 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is US 87 over Clear 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 87 over Clear Creek carry?
About 2,403 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.
How long is US 87 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 87 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.