SH 87 over Pigg Creek
GoodShelby County, Texas · 0.45 MI NW of FM 353 · Structure no. 112100030401030
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 697
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 87 over Pigg Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 87 over Pigg Creek in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 697 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 87 over Pigg Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 87 over Pigg 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 Pigg Creek carry?
About 697 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SH 87 over Pigg Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 87 over Pigg Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.