FM 787 over Cherry Creek
GoodLiberty County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of FM 223 · Structure no. 201460081301022
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,725
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 787 over Cherry Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 787 over Cherry Creek in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 73 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 3,725 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,810 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 787 over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is FM 787 over Cherry 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 Cherry Creek carry?
About 3,725 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is FM 787 over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 787 over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.