SH 86 over South Tule Creek
FairSwisher County, Texas · 2.8 MI E of FM 928 · Structure no. 052190030301023
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 860
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 86 over South Tule Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 86 over South Tule Creek in Swisher County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 86 over South Tule Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 86 over South Tule 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SH 86 over South Tule Creek carry?
About 860 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 86 over South Tule Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 86 over South Tule Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.