US Bridges

FM 687 over Big Creek

Fair

Hutchinson County, Texas · 2.6 MI E of FM 1319 · Structure no. 041180079106008

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
481 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
811
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 687 over Big Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 687 over Big Creek in Hutchinson County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 811 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2033. The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 687
CrossesBig Creek
Location2.6 MI E of FM 1319
RouteState Highway 687
CountyHutchinson County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.73467, -101.52752
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 20
Structure length481 ft (146.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic811 (2023)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 687 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 687 over Big Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 687 over Big Creek carry?

About 811 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 687 over Big Creek?

The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 687 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.