US Bridges

US 87 over FM 700

Fair

Howard County, Texas · 3.0 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 081150006901106

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,290
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over FM 700 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 over FM 700 in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 15,290 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,410 by 2033. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87
CrossesFM 700
Location3.0 MI S of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyHoward County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.2297, -101.47059
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,290 (2013)
Projected traffic21,410 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$199,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 over FM 700 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 over FM 700 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 87 over FM 700 carry?

About 15,290 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over FM 700?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over FM 700?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.