US Bridges

FM 987 over Kings Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.70 MI NW of SH 243 · Structure no. 181300121702013

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,349
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 987 over Kings Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 987 over Kings Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6,349 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,740 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 987
CrossesKings Creek
Location0.70 MI NW of SH 243
RouteState Highway 987
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59758, -96.31677
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,349 (2023)
Projected traffic4,740 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 987 over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 987 over Kings 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 987 over Kings Creek carry?

About 6,349 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 987 over Kings Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 987 over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.