US Bridges

US 87 SB over Prices Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 12.00 MI SE of US 183/77A · Structure no. 130620014309089

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
4,403
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 SB over Prices Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 SB over Prices 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 4,403 vehicles a day, roughly 12% 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).

CarriesUS 87 SB
CrossesPrices Creek
Location12.00 MI SE of US 183/77A
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates28.98392, -97.15258
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,403 (2023)
Projected traffic5,980 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 SB over Prices Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 SB over Prices 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 SB over Prices Creek carry?

About 4,403 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 87 SB over Prices 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 SB over Prices Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.