US Bridges

FM 187 over Sabinal River

Good

Uvalde County, Texas · 5.0 MI N of FM 1796 · Structure no. 152320067801008

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
704
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 187 over Sabinal River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 187 over Sabinal River in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 704 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2033. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesFM 187
CrossesSabinal River
Location5.0 MI N of FM 1796
RouteState Highway 187
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51661, -99.50827
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic704 (2020)
Projected traffic740 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 187 over Sabinal River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 187 over Sabinal River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 187 over Sabinal River carry?

About 704 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 187 over Sabinal River?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 187 over Sabinal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.