US Bridges

US 87 NB over FM 1719

Good

Potter County, Texas · 4 MI N of Lp 335 · Structure no. 041880004107090

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,718
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 NB over FM 1719 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 NB over FM 1719 in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6,718 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,690 by 2030. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS 87 NB
CrossesFM 1719
Location4 MI N of Lp 335
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates35.32376, -101.83142
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,718 (2023)
Projected traffic18,690 by 2030
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US 87 NB over FM 1719 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 NB over FM 1719 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 FM 1719 carry?

About 6,718 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 87 NB over FM 1719?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 NB over FM 1719?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.