US 87 NB over Nine Mile Creek
FairTom Green County, Texas · 2.60 MI E of Loop 306 · Structure no. 072260007002073
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,420
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 87 NB over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 NB over Nine Mile Creek in Tom Green 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 3,420 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,790 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 87 NB over Nine Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 87 NB over Nine Mile 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 87 NB over Nine Mile Creek carry?
About 3,420 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 87 NB over Nine Mile Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 87 NB over Nine Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.