SH 87 over Quicksand Creek
FairNewton County, Texas · 0.70 MI N of FM 2626 · Structure no. 201760030406073
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,198
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 87 over Quicksand Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 87 over Quicksand Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,198 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,759 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 87 over Quicksand Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 87 over 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 Quicksand Creek carry?
About 2,198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 87 over Quicksand Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 87 over Quicksand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.