US Bridges

US 87 SB over Spring Creek

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of FM 447 · Structure no. 132350014310083

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,805
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 SB over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 SB over Spring Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 246 ft (75 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS 87 SB
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.40 MI N of FM 447
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates28.92713, -97.10373
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 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 closed21.7 mi (35 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 SB over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 SB over Spring Creek 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 SB over Spring Creek carry?

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

How long is US 87 SB over Spring Creek?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 SB over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.