US Bridges

SH 87 over Screw Pin Branch

Fair

Newton County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of FM 363 · Structure no. 201760030502046

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,961
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 87 over Screw Pin Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 87 over Screw Pin Branch in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 68 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 1,961 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,060 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 87
CrossesScrew Pin Branch
Location1.10 MI N of FM 363
RouteState Highway 87
CountyNewton County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.70741, -93.82488
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,961 (2024)
Projected traffic3,060 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 87 over Screw Pin Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SH 87 over Screw Pin Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 87 over Screw Pin Branch carry?

About 1,961 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 87 over Screw Pin Branch?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 87 over Screw Pin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.