US 87 NB over Spring Crk

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW of FM 447 · Structure no. 132350014310032

Built: 1931; 94 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition: Fair; inspected December 2024
Type: Slab; Concrete
Length: 162 ft; 8 main spans
Daily traffic: 8,805; 2023 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 NB over Spring Crk is a concrete slab carrying US 87 NB over Spring Crk in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 94 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 8,805 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,050 by 2033. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87 NB

CrossesSpring Crk

Location0.3 MI NW of FM 447

RouteU.S. Route 87

CountyVictoria County

StateTexas

Coordinates28.92743, -97.10358

Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionDecember 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 rating51 US tons

Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans8

Design loadUnknown

Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)

Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)

Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)

Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,805 (2023)

Projected traffic6,050 by 2033

Trucks12%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionOne-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemYes

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 NB over Spring Crk built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 87 NB over Spring Crk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 NB over Spring Crk carry?

About 8,805 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 87 NB over Spring Crk?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 NB over Spring Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.