US 87 over Rocky Creek
GoodGonzales County, Texas · 1.40 MI SE of FM 1116 · Structure no. 130900014307183
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,118
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 87 over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 over Rocky Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 3,118 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,365 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 87 over Rocky Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 87 over Rocky 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does US 87 over Rocky Creek carry?
About 3,118 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is US 87 over Rocky Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US 87 over Rocky Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.