US Bridges

US 87 SB over Big Blue Creek

Fair

Moore County, Texas · 6.7 MI N of SH 354 · Structure no. 041710006605026

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
214 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,135
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 SB over Big Blue Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 87 SB over Big Blue Creek in Moore County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 92 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 5 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 6,135 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,450 by 2033. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87 SB
CrossesBig Blue Creek
Location6.7 MI N of SH 354
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyMoore County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.78325, -101.95784
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,135 (2020)
Projected traffic7,450 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 SB over Big Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is US 87 SB over Big Blue 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 87 SB over Big Blue Creek carry?

About 6,135 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 87 SB over Big Blue Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 SB over Big Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.