US Bridges

US 87 over FM 447

Good

Victoria County, Texas · US 87 at FM 447 · Structure no. 132350014310180

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,794
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over FM 447 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 over FM 447 in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,794 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2032. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesUS 87
CrossesFM 447
LocationUS 87 at FM 447
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates28.92306, -97.09949
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,794 (2020)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 over FM 447 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 over FM 447 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 87 over FM 447 carry?

About 3,794 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over FM 447?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over FM 447?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.