FM 700 WB Rp N over US 87
FairHoward County, Texas · 0.37 MI W of Bu 87 · Structure no. 081150006815195
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 568 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 700 WB Rp N over US 87 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 700 WB Rp N over US 87 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 568 ft (173 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 700 WB Rp N over US 87 built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 700 WB Rp N over US 87 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM 700 WB Rp N over US 87 carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FM 700 WB Rp N over US 87?
The structure is 568 ft (173 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 700 WB Rp N over US 87?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.