US Bridges

SH 87 over Caney Creek

Good

Newton County, Texas · 0.95 MI NW of SH 63 · Structure no. 201760030406074

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
737
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 87 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 87 over Caney 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 737 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 87
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.95 MI NW of SH 63
RouteState Highway 87
StateTexas
Coordinates31.00247, -93.68379
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic737 (2022)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 87 over Caney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 87 over Caney Creek carry?

About 737 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 87 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 87 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.