US Bridges

US 87 over Anderson Crk

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 8.75 MI SE of US 183/77A · Structure no. 130620014309068

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,462
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Anderson Crk is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over Anderson Crk in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 56 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 8,462 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,970 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 214 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 87
CrossesAnderson Crk
Location8.75 MI SE of US 183/77A
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates29.02833, -97.17215
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width214 ft (65.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,462 (2023)
Projected traffic11,970 by 2033
Trucks16%
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 Anderson Crk built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 87 over Anderson 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 Anderson Crk carry?

About 8,462 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Anderson Crk?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 214 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Anderson Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.