US Bridges

FM 387 over North Grove Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 180710341901001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,022
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 387 over North Grove Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 387 over North Grove Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 7,022 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,943 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 387
CrossesNorth Grove Creek
Location0.1 MI E of US 77
RouteState Highway 387
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45935, -96.83235
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,022 (2023)
Projected traffic12,943 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 387 over North Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 387 over North Grove 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 387 over North Grove Creek carry?

About 7,022 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 387 over North Grove Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 387 over North Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.