US Bridges

US 87 SB over Beaver Creek

Fair

Mason County, Texas · 0.85 MI NW of RM 152 · Structure no. 141570007104020

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
535 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
958
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 SB over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 SB over Beaver Creek in Mason County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 93 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 958 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2033. The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87 SB
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.85 MI NW of RM 152
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyMason County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.64327, -99.09577
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length535 ft (163.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic958 (2023)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 87 SB over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US 87 SB over Beaver 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 June 2023.

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

About 958 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 87 SB over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 SB over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.