FM 887 over Cooper Creek
GoodKarnes County, Texas · 5.7 MI E of SH 123 · Structure no. 161290112202007
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 211
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 887 over Cooper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 887 over Cooper Creek in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 71 years old, older 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 211 vehicles a day, roughly 59% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 887 over Cooper Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is FM 887 over Cooper 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 FM 887 over Cooper Creek carry?
About 211 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 59% are trucks.
How long is FM 887 over Cooper Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns FM 887 over Cooper Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.