US 87 over North Creek

Fair

Kendall County, Texas · 3.8 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 151310007204009

Built: 1932; 93 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition: Fair; inspected June 2024
Type: Tee Beam; Concrete
Length: 143 ft; 5 main spans
Daily traffic: 8,542; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over North Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 87 over North Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 93 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 8,542 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,690 by 2033. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87

CrossesNorth Creek

Location3.8 MI N of IH 10

RouteU.S. Route 87

CountyKendall County

StateTexas

Coordinates30.03535, -98.90949

Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection	8 Very Good	No problems noted.

Last inspectionJune 2024

Inspection intervalevery 12 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating57 US tons

Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans5

Design loadUnknown

Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)

Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)

Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)

Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,542 (2020)

Projected traffic5,690 by 2033

Trucks12%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 US 87 over North Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 87 over North 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 over North Creek carry?

About 8,542 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over North Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over North Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.