US Bridges

US 87 SB over Brady Creek

Fair

McCulloch County, Texas · 3.15 MI SE of US 283 · Structure no. 231600007101072

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
480 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
6,342
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 SB over Brady Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 87 SB over Brady Creek in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,342 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,087 by 2038. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87 SB
CrossesBrady Creek
Location3.15 MI SE of US 283
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyMcCulloch County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.13583, -99.34246
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadOther
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,342 (2022)
Projected traffic9,087 by 2038
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$31,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 SB over Brady Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 SB over Brady Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 SB over Brady Creek carry?

About 6,342 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 87 SB over Brady Creek?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 SB over Brady Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.