US Bridges

US 87 NB over Stockdale Crk

Fair

Wilson County, Texas · 1.10 MI W of SH 123 · Structure no. 152470014304011

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,088
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 NB over Stockdale Crk is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 NB over Stockdale Crk in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 101 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 4,088 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,723 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87 NB
CrossesStockdale Crk
Location1.10 MI W of SH 123
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyWilson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.23378, -97.97046
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,088 (2022)
Projected traffic5,723 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 NB over Stockdale Crk built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is US 87 NB over Stockdale Crk 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 NB over Stockdale Crk carry?

About 4,088 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 87 NB over Stockdale Crk?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 NB over Stockdale Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.