US Bridges

FM 1487 over Cuthand Creek

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 1.6 MI S JCT FM 412 · Structure no. 011940280001001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
218 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1487 over Cuthand Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1487 over Cuthand Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1487
CrossesCuthand Creek
Location1.6 MI S JCT FM 412
RouteState Highway 1487
CountyRed River County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46426, -94.98767
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2023)
Projected traffic109 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$876,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1487 over Cuthand Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1487 over Cuthand 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 1487 over Cuthand Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1487 over Cuthand Creek?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1487 over Cuthand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.