US Bridges

US 87 over Friar Crk

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 3.50 MI SE of US 183/77A · Structure no. 130620014309026

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Friar Crk is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over Friar Crk in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 102 years old, older 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,410 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 193 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 87
CrossesFriar Crk
Location3.50 MI SE of US 183/77A
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates29.07489, -97.23737
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width193 ft (58.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2023)
Projected traffic12,410 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Friar Crk built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 87 over Friar Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 over Friar Crk carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Friar Crk?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 193 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Friar Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.