US Bridges

FM 787 over Phillips Creek

Good

Liberty County, Texas · 2.6 MI E of FM 2518 · Structure no. 201460081301014

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,924
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 787 over Phillips Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 787 over Phillips Creek in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 95 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 3,924 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,810 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFM 787
CrossesPhillips Creek
Location2.6 MI E of FM 2518
RouteState Highway 787
StateTexas
Coordinates30.40649, -94.9355
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,924 (2024)
Projected traffic4,810 by 2033
Trucks24%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 787 over Phillips Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is FM 787 over Phillips 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 787 over Phillips Creek carry?

About 3,924 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FM 787 over Phillips Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 787 over Phillips Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.