FM 987 over Little Brushy Creek
GoodKaufman County, Texas · 0.30 MI SE of FM 2578 · Structure no. 181300121702014
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,180
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 987 over Little Brushy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 987 over Little Brushy Creek in Kaufman 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 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 5,180 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,425 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 987 over Little Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 987 over Little Brushy 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM 987 over Little Brushy Creek carry?
About 5,180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM 987 over Little Brushy Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 987 over Little Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.