US 87 over Cold Springs Creek

Fair

Mason County, Texas · 6.80 MI S of RM 152 · Structure no. 141570007105048

Built: 1945; 80 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected June 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 45 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 2,995; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Cold Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over Cold Springs Creek in Mason County, Texas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 2,995 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,310 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87

CrossesCold Springs Creek

Location6.80 MI S of RM 152

RouteU.S. Route 87

CountyMason County

StateTexas

Coordinates30.5676, -99.0105

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating44.6 US tons

Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans4

Design loadH 15

Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)

Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,995 (2020)

Projected traffic3,310 by 2033

Trucks19%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 over Cold Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 over Cold Springs 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 over Cold Springs Creek carry?

About 2,995 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Cold Springs Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Cold Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.