SH 87 over S Prong Big Sandy Creek
FairSabine County, Texas · 4.70 MI SE of FM 2928 · Structure no. 112020030404066
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,437
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 87 over S Prong Big Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 87 over S Prong Big Sandy Creek in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 71 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 1,437 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,012 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 S Prong Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is SH 87 over S Prong Big Sandy 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 S Prong Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 1,437 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is SH 87 over S Prong Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SH 87 over S Prong Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.