US Bridges

FM 887 over Marcelina Creek

Fair

Karnes County, Texas · 0.1 MI NE of US 181 · Structure no. 161290112202009

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,398
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 887 over Marcelina Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 887 over Marcelina Creek in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,398 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 887
CrossesMarcelina Creek
Location0.1 MI NE of US 181
RouteState Highway 887
CountyKarnes County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.99003, -98.02914
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,398 (2024)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 887 over Marcelina Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 887 over Marcelina 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 887 over Marcelina Creek carry?

About 1,398 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 887 over Marcelina Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 887 over Marcelina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.