US Bridges

US 87 over Barons Creek

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 140870007201032

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
228 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
9,449
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Barons Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 87 over Barons Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 92 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 9,449 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2033. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87
CrossesBarons Creek
Location0.10 MI S of US 290
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27002, -98.86869
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,449 (2020)
Projected traffic11,100 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 over Barons Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 87 over Barons 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 Barons Creek carry?

About 9,449 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Barons Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Barons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.