SH 87 over Bull Bay Creek
GoodSabine County, Texas · 0.55 MI NW of FM 330 · Structure no. 112020030402083
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 589
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 87 over Bull Bay Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 87 over Bull Bay Creek in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 589 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 766 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 87 over Bull Bay Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 87 over Bull Bay Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 87 over Bull Bay Creek carry?
About 589 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is SH 87 over Bull Bay Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 87 over Bull Bay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.