US Bridges

US 87 NB over Dry Lipan Creek

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of FM 2334 · Structure no. 072260007002078

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,289
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 NB over Dry Lipan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 NB over Dry Lipan Creek in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 3,289 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,910 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87 NB
CrossesDry Lipan Creek
Location0.30 MI W of FM 2334
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyTom Green County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.37373, -100.26713
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,289 (2023)
Projected traffic3,910 by 2033
Trucks19%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 NB over Dry Lipan Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 NB over Dry Lipan 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 NB over Dry Lipan Creek carry?

About 3,289 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 87 NB over Dry Lipan Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 NB over Dry Lipan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.