US Bridges

SH 87 over Davis Creek

Fair

Sabine County, Texas · 2.60 MI NW of FM 330 · Structure no. 112020030402038

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
589
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 87 over Davis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 87 over Davis Creek in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 589 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 766 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 87
CrossesDavis Creek
Location2.60 MI NW of FM 330
RouteState Highway 87
CountySabine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.58421, -93.94679
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic589 (2020)
Projected traffic766 by 2040
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 87 over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 87 over Davis 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 87 over Davis Creek carry?

About 589 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SH 87 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 87 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.