US Bridges

US 87 Turnaround over FM 700

Good

Howard County, Texas · 3.7 MI SW of IH 20 · Structure no. 081150066801143

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,700
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 Turnaround over FM 700 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 Turnaround over FM 700 in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 17,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,180 by 2028. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 87 Turnaround
CrossesFM 700
Location3.7 MI SW of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates32.22971, -101.47041
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,700 (2009)
Projected traffic19,180 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 Turnaround over FM 700 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 Turnaround over FM 700 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 87 Turnaround over FM 700 carry?

About 17,700 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is US 87 Turnaround 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 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 Turnaround over FM 700?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.