US Bridges

US 87 over Ecleto Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Texas · 3.70 MI E of FM 538 · Structure no. 152470014305012

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
220 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
4,345
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Ecleto Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 87 over Ecleto Creek in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 4,345 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,083 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87
CrossesEcleto Creek
Location3.70 MI E of FM 538
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyWilson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.24424, -97.86531
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,345 (2022)
Projected traffic6,083 by 2042
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Ecleto Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is US 87 over Ecleto 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 Ecleto Creek carry?

About 4,345 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Ecleto Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Ecleto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.