US Bridges

SH 87 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Newton County, Texas · 0.85 MI S of FM 1416 · Structure no. 201760030503041

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,610
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 87 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 87 over Drainage Ditch in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 75 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 2,610 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 87
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.85 MI S of FM 1416
RouteState Highway 87
CountyNewton County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.5921, -93.79462
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,610 (2013)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SH 87 over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,610 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 87 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 87 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.