US 87 SB over Amarillo Creek
GoodPotter County, Texas · 5.0 MI N of FM 1719 · Structure no. 041880004107073
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 157 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,637
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 87 SB over Amarillo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 SB over Amarillo 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 6,637 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,240 by 2033. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 39 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 US 87 SB over Amarillo Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 87 SB over Amarillo 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 SB over Amarillo Creek carry?
About 6,637 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 87 SB over Amarillo Creek?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 87 SB over Amarillo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.