US Bridges

US 87 over Red Arroyo

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of FM 584 · Structure no. 072260007002050

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
122 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
20,765
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Red Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over Red Arroyo 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 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 20,765 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,670 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87
CrossesRed Arroyo
Location0.65 MI S of FM 584
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyTom Green County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.42975, -100.44171
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.9 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,765 (2023)
Projected traffic14,670 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 over Red Arroyo built?

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

What condition is US 87 over Red Arroyo 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 over Red Arroyo carry?

About 20,765 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Red Arroyo?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Red Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.