SH 87 over Tenaha Creek
GoodShelby County, Texas · 0.65 MI NW of FM 417 · Structure no. 112100006401049
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,391
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 87 over Tenaha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 87 over Tenaha Creek in Shelby 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 4,391 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,147 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 87 over Tenaha Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 87 over Tenaha 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 87 over Tenaha Creek carry?
About 4,391 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 87 over Tenaha Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns SH 87 over Tenaha Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.