SH 87 over Nichols Creek Relief
FairNewton County, Texas · 3.55 MI N of FM 253 · Structure no. 201760030504038
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,219
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 87 over Nichols Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying SH 87 over Nichols Creek Relief in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 76 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 2,219 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,107 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 87 over Nichols Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is SH 87 over Nichols Creek Relief 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 87 over Nichols Creek Relief carry?
About 2,219 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SH 87 over Nichols Creek Relief?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 87 over Nichols Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.