FM 787 over Tarkington Bayou Relief
FairLiberty County, Texas · 2.35 MI E of SH 321 · Structure no. 201460081301030
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,560
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 787 over Tarkington Bayou Relief is a concrete other carrying FM 787 over Tarkington Bayou Relief in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,560 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,784 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 787 over Tarkington Bayou Relief built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 787 over Tarkington Bayou Relief 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 Tarkington Bayou Relief carry?
About 5,560 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM 787 over Tarkington Bayou Relief?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns FM 787 over Tarkington Bayou Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.