US 87 NB over Prices Creek
GoodDeWitt County, Texas · 12.00 MI SE of US 183/77A · Structure no. 130620014309048
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,403
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 87 NB over Prices Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 87 NB over Prices Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 79 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 4,403 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,980 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 NB over Prices Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is US 87 NB over Prices Creek 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 NB over Prices Creek carry?
About 4,403 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 87 NB over Prices Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 87 NB over Prices Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.