US 87 NB over Irish Creek
FairDeWitt County, Texas · 6.45 MI SE of US 183/77A · Structure no. 130620014309086
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 289 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,231
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 87 NB over Irish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 NB over Irish Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 4,231 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,980 by 2033. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Irish Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 87 NB over Irish 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 NB over Irish Creek carry?
About 4,231 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 87 NB over Irish Creek?
The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 87 NB over Irish Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.