US 87 NB over UPRR & Beals Creek
GoodHoward County, Texas · 0.75 Miles N of IH 20 · Structure no. 081150006815188
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,210 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,644
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 87 NB over UPRR & Beals Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 NB over UPRR & Beals Creek in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,644 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2042. The structure is 1,210 ft (368.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US 87 NB over UPRR & Beals Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 87 NB over UPRR & Beals 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 87 NB over UPRR & Beals Creek carry?
About 2,644 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 87 NB over UPRR & Beals Creek?
The structure is 1,210 ft (368.8 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 87 NB over UPRR & Beals Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.