US Bridges

SH 87 over Little Quicksand Creek

Fair

Newton County, Texas · 5.5 MI S of SH 63 · Structure no. 201760030406069

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,534
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 87 over Little Quicksand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 87 over Little Quicksand Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,534 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,148 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 87
CrossesLittle Quicksand Creek
Location5.5 MI S of SH 63
RouteState Highway 87
CountyNewton County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.93856, -93.71336
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,534 (2022)
Projected traffic2,148 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 SH 87 over Little Quicksand Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 87 over Little Quicksand 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 Quicksand Creek carry?

About 1,534 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 87 over Little Quicksand Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 87 over Little Quicksand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.