US Bridges

SH 87 over Kcso RR & CR 4212

Fair

Newton County, Texas · 1.50 MI S of SH 12 · Structure no. 201760030506054

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,800 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
6,582
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 87 over Kcso RR & CR 4212 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 87 over Kcso RR & CR 4212 in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6,582 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,980 by 2031. The structure is 1,800 ft (548.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 87
CrossesKcso RR & CR 4212
Location1.50 MI S of SH 12
RouteState Highway 87
CountyNewton County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.25321, -93.77286
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,800 ft (548.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,582 (2020)
Projected traffic7,980 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 87 over Kcso RR & CR 4212 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 87 over Kcso RR & CR 4212 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SH 87 over Kcso RR & CR 4212 carry?

About 6,582 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is SH 87 over Kcso RR & CR 4212?

The structure is 1,800 ft (548.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 87 over Kcso RR & CR 4212?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.