US Bridges

FM 1887 over Clear Creek

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 4.4 MI S of FM 3346 · Structure no. 122370174501004

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
869
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1887 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1887 over Clear Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 869 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 1887
CrossesClear Creek
Location4.4 MI S of FM 3346
RouteState Highway 1887
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9932, -96.08646
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic869 (2024)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 1887 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1887 over Clear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1887 over Clear Creek carry?

About 869 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1887 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1887 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.