US Bridges

US 87 over Spring Crk

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 1.10 MI SE of FM 447 · Structure no. 132350014310033

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
183 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
13,030
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Spring Crk is a concrete slab carrying US 87 over Spring Crk in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 13,030 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,250 by 2033. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 87
CrossesSpring Crk
Location1.10 MI SE of FM 447
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates28.91227, -97.08619
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,030 (2013)
Projected traffic18,250 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 over Spring Crk built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 87 over Spring Crk 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 87 over Spring Crk carry?

About 13,030 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Spring Crk?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Spring Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.