SH 87 over Little Cypress Bayou
GoodOrange County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of FM 3247 · Structure no. 201810030507042
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,903
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 87 over Little Cypress Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH 87 over Little Cypress Bayou in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 10,903 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,110 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Little Cypress Bayou built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is SH 87 over Little Cypress Bayou 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 Little Cypress Bayou carry?
About 10,903 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 87 over Little Cypress Bayou?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns SH 87 over Little Cypress Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.