US Bridges

SH 87 over Housen Bayou Relief

Fair

Sabine County, Texas · 2.60 MI S of FM 944 · Structure no. 112020030404057

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,255
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 87 over Housen Bayou Relief is a concrete slab carrying SH 87 over Housen Bayou Relief in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 78 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 2,255 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,157 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 87
CrossesHousen Bayou Relief
Location2.60 MI S of FM 944
RouteState Highway 87
CountySabine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.30167, -93.84383
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,255 (2020)
Projected traffic3,157 by 2040
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 87 over Housen Bayou Relief built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is SH 87 over Housen Bayou Relief 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 Housen Bayou Relief carry?

About 2,255 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 87 over Housen Bayou Relief?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 87 over Housen Bayou Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.