US Bridges

FM 787 over Nevilles Bayou

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 2.8 MI E of FM 223 · Structure no. 201460081301023

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
275 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
3,210
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 787 over Nevilles Bayou is a concrete slab carrying FM 787 over Nevilles Bayou 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 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 3,210 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2033. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 787
CrossesNevilles Bayou
Location2.8 MI E of FM 223
RouteState Highway 787
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.42181, -94.85641
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,210 (2022)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 FM 787 over Nevilles Bayou built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is FM 787 over Nevilles Bayou 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 787 over Nevilles Bayou carry?

About 3,210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is FM 787 over Nevilles Bayou?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 787 over Nevilles Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.