FM 2987 over Sulphur Creek
GoodGoliad County, Texas · 3.1 MI N of US 59 · Structure no. 160890302503003
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 415
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2987 over Sulphur Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 2987 over Sulphur Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2987 over Sulphur Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2987 over Sulphur 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2987 over Sulphur Creek carry?
About 415 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 2987 over Sulphur Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2987 over Sulphur Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.