US Bridges

US 87 over Boeck Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Texas · 2.20 MI W of FM 1346 · Structure no. 152470014303007

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
13,369
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Boeck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over Boeck Creek in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 99 years old, older 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 13,369 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,251 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87
CrossesBoeck Creek
Location2.20 MI W of FM 1346
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyWilson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35822, -98.17299
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,369 (2023)
Projected traffic19,251 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$255,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 over Boeck Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 87 over Boeck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 over Boeck Creek carry?

About 13,369 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Boeck Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Boeck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.