US Bridges

US 87 NB over John Rey Creek

Good

Potter County, Texas · 4.7 MI S of Moore Cl · Structure no. 041880004105072

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,850
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 NB over John Rey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 NB over John Rey Creek in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,850 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,240 by 2033. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 87 NB
CrossesJohn Rey Creek
Location4.7 MI S of Moore Cl
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates35.55467, -101.93888
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,850 (2020)
Projected traffic10,240 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 NB over John Rey Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 NB over John Rey 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 87 NB over John Rey Creek carry?

About 5,850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 87 NB over John Rey Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 NB over John Rey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.