SH 87 over Tenaha Slough
GoodShelby County, Texas · 0.40 MI NW of FM 417 · Structure no. 112100006401061
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 495 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,298
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 87 over Tenaha Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 87 over Tenaha Slough in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,298 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,147 by 2042. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 87 over Tenaha Slough built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 87 over Tenaha Slough 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 Slough carry?
About 3,298 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 87 over Tenaha Slough?
The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns SH 87 over Tenaha Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.