SH 87 over White Oak Creek
GoodNewton County, Texas · 3.00 MI N of FM 363 · Structure no. 201760030502048
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,299
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 87 over White Oak Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 87 over White Oak Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 2,299 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 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 87 over White Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is SH 87 over White Oak 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 87 over White Oak Creek carry?
About 2,299 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SH 87 over White Oak Creek?
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 White Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.