FM 1987 over Piney Creek
GoodPolk County, Texas · 3.35 MI NE of US 59 · Structure no. 111870187701010
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1987 over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1987 over Piney Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 FM 1987 over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1987 over Piney 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1987 over Piney Creek carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is FM 1987 over Piney Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1987 over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.