US Bridges

US 87 over Snake Creek

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 1.50 MI W Concho Cl · Structure no. 072260007002088

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,393
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Snake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over Snake Creek in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,393 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2030. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 148 ft wide.

CarriesUS 87
CrossesSnake Creek
Location1.50 MI W Concho Cl
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates31.34268, -100.13848
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 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.2 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,393 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 over Snake 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 over Snake Creek carry?

About 5,393 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.