US Bridges

US 87 over East Fork Birds Crk

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.53 MI S of Gonzales C/L · Structure no. 130620014308061

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,511
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over East Fork Birds Crk is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over East Fork Birds Crk in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,511 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,870 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 87
CrossesEast Fork Birds Crk
Location0.53 MI S of Gonzales C/L
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates29.19662, -97.48461
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,511 (2023)
Projected traffic6,870 by 2033
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 over East Fork Birds Crk built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 over East Fork Birds Crk 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 East Fork Birds Crk carry?

About 2,511 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over East Fork Birds Crk?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over East Fork Birds Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.