SH 87 over Six Mile Creek
FairSabine County, Texas · 0.95 MI SE of FM 2928 · Structure no. 112020030404075
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,163
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 87 over Six Mile Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 87 over Six Mile Creek in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,163 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,012 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Six Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 87 over Six Mile 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 Six Mile Creek carry?
About 1,163 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is SH 87 over Six Mile Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SH 87 over Six Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.