US 87 SB over Loop 472

Fair

Lynn County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of US 380 · Structure no. 051530006802012

Built: 1968; 57 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected November 2023
Type: Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder; Prestressed Concrete
Length: 136 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 4,181; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 SB over Loop 472 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 SB over Loop 472 in Lynn County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4,181 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 87 SB

CrossesLoop 472

Location0.80 MI N of US 380

RouteU.S. Route 87

CountyLynn County

StateTexas

Coordinates33.17776, -101.79521

Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionNovember 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourBridge not over waterway

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating67 US tons

Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder

MaterialPrestressed Concrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans2

Design loadH 20

Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)

Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)

Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)

Roadway width39 ft (12 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,181 (2020)

Projected traffic5,300 by 2033

Trucks16%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionOne-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesHighway

Detour if closed—

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemYes

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—

NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 SB over Loop 472 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 SB over Loop 472 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 87 SB over Loop 472 carry?

About 4,181 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 87 SB over Loop 472?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 SB over Loop 472?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.