US Bridges

US 87 SB over Grape Creek

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 2.60 MI NW of FM 2288 · Structure no. 072260006907109

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,802
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 SB over Grape Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 87 SB over Grape Creek in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,802 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,750 by 2033. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 87 SB
CrossesGrape Creek
Location2.60 MI NW of FM 2288
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates31.575, -100.58641
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadOther
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,802 (2020)
Projected traffic6,750 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 SB over Grape Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 SB over Grape 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 SB over Grape Creek carry?

About 4,802 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 87 SB over Grape Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 SB over Grape Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.