SH 87 over Trout Creek
GoodNewton County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of FM 1004 · Structure no. 201760030503050
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,830
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 87 over Trout Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 87 over Trout Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 61 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,140 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 Trout Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is SH 87 over Trout 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 Trout Creek carry?
About 1,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 87 over Trout Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SH 87 over Trout Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.