US Bridges

US 87 over Jim Branch

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 1.64 MI S of SH 185 · Structure no. 132350014401057

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,746
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Jim Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over Jim Branch in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8,746 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,644 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87
CrossesJim Branch
Location1.64 MI S of SH 185
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.78269, -96.972
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,746 (2022)
Projected traffic13,644 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 over Jim Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 over Jim Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 over Jim Branch carry?

About 8,746 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Jim Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Jim Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.