SH 87 over Little Cow Creek
FairNewton County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of SH 63 · Structure no. 201760030406068
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,519
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 87 over Little Cow Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 87 over Little Cow Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,519 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 87 over Little Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 87 over Little Cow 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 SH 87 over Little Cow Creek carry?
About 1,519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 87 over Little Cow Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 87 over Little Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.