US 87 SB over Tierra Blanca Creek
FairRandall County, Texas · 1.9 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 041910006701002
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,909
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 87 SB over Tierra Blanca Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 SB over Tierra Blanca Creek in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 95 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,909 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,769 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Tierra Blanca Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is US 87 SB over Tierra Blanca Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does US 87 SB over Tierra Blanca Creek carry?
About 3,909 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is US 87 SB over Tierra Blanca Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 87 SB over Tierra Blanca Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.