US Bridges

US 87 over Cherry Creek

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 3.3 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 140870007106046

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,204
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Cherry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over Cherry Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5,204 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,080 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87
CrossesCherry Creek
Location3.3 MI N of US 290
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32536, -98.91173
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,204 (2020)
Projected traffic5,080 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 over Cherry 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 87 over Cherry Creek carry?

About 5,204 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.