US Bridges

FM 2887 over Coyote Creek

Fair

Runnels County, Texas · 1.46 MI S of US 83 · Structure no. 072000003406019

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2887 over Coyote Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 2887 over Coyote Creek in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2033. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2887
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location1.46 MI S of US 83
RouteState Highway 2887
CountyRunnels County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.83088, -99.95162
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2020)
Projected traffic440 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2887 over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2887 over Coyote 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2887 over Coyote Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2887 over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2887 over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.