Special routes of U.S. Route 87 in Texas


The following routes - special routes, state highway loops, and Interstate business loops (of Interstate 27) - exist or existed parallel to U.S. Highway 87 in the U.S. state of Texas, mostly along a former alignment.

Stockdale


Business US Highway 87
Location Stockdale
Existed mid-1965–present

Business U.S. Highway 87-U is the old route of US 87 through Stockdale. It was formed on May 31, 1965 as Loop 411, but always marked as a business route of US 87; On June 21, 1990 the official designation was changed to Business US 87.[1][2]

Thomaston

State Highway Loop 105
Location Thomaston
Existed 1997–present

Loop 105 is the old route of US 87 through Thomaston, formed on November 20, 1997.[3]

The number was originally assigned to Spur 105, which went from SH 222 wast to Munday. This became part of SH 222 on January 7, 1948.

La Vernia

State Highway Loop 321
Location La Vernia
Existed mid=1957–present

Loop 321 is the old route of US 87 through La Vernia, formed in on July 16, 1957.[4]

Lone Oak

State Highway Loop 107
Location Adkins
Existed mid-1981–present

Loop 107 is the old route of US 87 through Adkins, formed in mid-1981. Its south (compass east) end is at FM 3465, formerly Loop 1604, though it is erroneously stated as traveling through Lone Oak.[5]

The number originally belonged to Spur 107, which went from SH 34 into Scurry. On March 11, 1949, this route was cancelled and transferred to FM 148.

Sayers

State Highway Loop 106
Location Sayers
Existed mid-1981–present

Loop 106 is the old route of US 87 through Sayers, formed on March 27, 1981.[6]

The number was originally assigned to Spur 106, which was designated on June 29, 1940 from US 81 (now Broadway Street; part of Loop 368 before 2014) via East Hildebrand Avenue to US 281 (now San Pedro Avenue). This was cancelled on April 14, 1943.

San Antonio

State Highway Spur 345
Location San Antonio
Existed 1962–present

Spur 345 is the old route of US 87 through northern San Antonio, formed on January 26, 1962, as Loop 345. It begins at I-10/US 87 at Woodlawn Avenue, and runs northwest on Fredericksburg Road to I-10/US 87 near Huebner Road. When first designated, Loop 345 was marked as a business route of US 87. On December 18, 2014, the section of Loop 345 from I-410 south to I-10 was removed from the state highway system, and the rest was redesignated as Spur 345.[7]

Vick

State Highway Loop 577
Location Vick
Existed 1991–present

Loop 577 is the old route of US 87 through Vick, formed October 6, 1991.[8] About midway, it intersects the south end of FM 381.

Wall

State Highway Loop 570
Location Wall
Existed 1990–present

Loop 570 is the old route of US 87 through Wall, formed on March 19, 1990.[9]

Lamesa


Business US Highway 87
Location Lamesa
Existed 1946–present

Business U.S. Highway 87-K is the old route of US 87 through Lamesa.

It was formed on December 10, 1946 as Loop 218 on Lynn Avenue. On June 21, 1990 the official designation was changed to Business US 87, and on January 2, 1992, US 87 and Business US 87 were swapped, placing the former on Lynn Avenue and the latter on Dallas Avenue.[10][11]

O'Donnell

State Highway Loop 76
Location O'Donnell
Existed 1939–present

Loop 76 is the old route of US 87 through O'Donnell, formed on September 26, 1939 as a renumbering of SH 9 Loop.[12]

Tahoka

State Highway Loop 472
Location Tahoka
Existed 1969–present

Loop 472 is the old route of US 87 through Tahoka, formed on January 31, 1969.[13]

Woodrow

State Highway Loop 493
Location Woodrow
Existed 1970–present

Loop 493 is the old route of US 87 through Woodrow, formed in late 1970. When first designated, Loop 493 was marked as a business route of US 87.[14]

Lubbock


Business US Highway 87
Location Lubbock
Length 3.833 mi[15] (6.169 km)
Existed May 27, 1992–February 25, 2010[15]

Business U.S. Highway 87-G was the old route of US 87 through Lubbock, formed in mid-1992 when Interstate 27 was completed and US 87 was moved onto it. The highway traveled along Avenue A, beginning at a junction with I-27 / US 87 / US 84, running northward to a junction with I-27 / US 87 / US 82.

On February 25, 2010, Business U.S. Highway 87-G was cancelled, and TxDOT transferred ownership of the road to the city of Lubbock.[15]

Junction list

The entire route was in Lubbock, Lubbock County.

mi[16]kmDestinationsNotes
0.00.0 I-27 / US 87 / US 84 (Slaton Road)I-27 exit 1
1.93.1 FM 835 east (34th Street)
3.86.1 I-27 / US 87 / US 82 (4th Street)I-27 exit 4
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

New Deal

State Highway Loop 461
Location New Deal
Length 1.719 mi[17] (2.766 km)
Existed April 1, 1968–present

Loop 461 is the old route of US 87 through New Deal, stretching 1.719 miles (2.766 km) along Monroe Avenue, between exits 13 and 15 of I-27/US 87. It was authorized on April 1, 1968, after the new US 87 freeway was built, and initially marked as a business route of US 87.[17] Along the way, it intersects FM 1729 (Main Street).

Abernathy

State Highway Loop 369
Location Abernathy
Length 1.496 mi[18] (2.408 km)
Existed October 15, 1962–present

Loop 369 is the old route of US 87 through Abernathy, stretching 1.496 miles (2.408 km) along Avenue D, between exits 20 and 22 of I-27/US 87. It was authorized on October 15, 1962, after the new US 87 freeway was built.[18] Along the way, it intersects FM 597 (1st Street).

Hale Center

Interstate 27 Business
Location Hale Center
Length 1.168 mi[19] (1.880 km)
Existed April 5, 2002–present

Business Interstate 27-T is the old route of US 87 through Hale Center, stretching 1.168 miles (1.880 km) along Main Street, between exits 36 and 38 of I-27/US 87. It was bypassed in about 1962,[20] but was turned over to the city until April 5, 2002, when the new business route was authorized.[19] Along the way, it intersects FM 1914 (Cleveland Street).

Plainview

Interstate 27 Business
Location Plainview
Length 9.282 mi[21] (14.938 km)
Existed February 15, 1967–present

Business Interstate 27-U is the old route of US 87 through Plainview, stretching 9.282 miles (14.938 km) along Columbia Street, between exits 45 and 53 of I-27/US 87. It was originally authorized as Loop 445 on February 15, 1967, after the new US 87 freeway was built, and marked as a business route of US 87.[22] On January 14, 1991, Loop 445 was renamed Business I-27.[21] Along the way, it intersects FM 3466 (South 4th Street), US 70 (5th Street), and FM 1767 (34th Street).

Amarillo

State Highway Loop 434
Location Amarillo
Length 4.999 mi[23] (8.045 km)
Existed 1966–present

Loop 434 is the old route of US 87 through northern Amarillo, formed on August 31, 1966.[23] The highway is known locally as River Road.

Loop 434 begins at a junction with US 87 / US 287 near the Amarillo Zoo and Wonderland Park. The highway travels in a northern direction through suburban areas, with the route becoming more rural towards the north. Loop 434 ends at an intersection with the northbound frontage road of US 87 / US 287 near River Road High School.

Junction list

The entire route is in Potter County.

Locationmi[24]kmDestinationsNotes
Amarillo0.00.0 US 87 / US 287 (Dumas Drive)
1.32.1 Loop 335 (St. Francis Avenue)
​4.97.9 US 87 north / US 287 north
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Dalhart


Business US Highway 87
Location Dalhart
Existed 1954–present

Business U.S. Highway 87-B is a loop of US 87 through Dalhart. It was formed in early 1954 as Loop 276, but always marked as a business route of US 87; in early 1991 the official designation was changed to Business US 87.[25][26]

References

  1. ↑ Texas Department of Transportation, Highway Designation File: State Highway Loop No. 411
  2. ↑ Texas Department of Transportation, Highway Designation File: Business U.S. Highway No. 87-U
  3. ↑ Texas Department of Transportation, Highway Designation File: State Highway Loop No. 105
  4. ↑ Texas Department of Transportation, Highway Designation File: State Highway Loop No. 321
  5. ↑ Texas Department of Transportation, Highway Designation File: State Highway Loop No. 107
  6. ↑ Texas Department of Transportation, Highway Designation File: State Highway Loop No. 106
  7. ↑ Texas Department of Transportation, Highway Designation File: State Highway Loop No. 345
  8. ↑ Texas Department of Transportation, Highway Designation File: State Highway Loop No. 577
  9. ↑ Texas Department of Transportation, Highway Designation File: State Highway Loop No. 570
  10. ↑ Texas Department of Transportation, Highway Designation File: State Highway Loop No. 218
  11. ↑ Texas Department of Transportation, Highway Designation File: Business U.S. Highway No. 87-K
  12. ↑ Texas Department of Transportation, Highway Designation File: State Highway Loop No. 76
  13. ↑ Texas Department of Transportation, Highway Designation File: State Highway Loop No. 472
  14. ↑ Texas Department of Transportation, Highway Designation File: State Highway Loop No. 493
  15. 1 2 3 Texas Department of Transportation, Highway Designation File: Business U.S. Highway No. 87-G
  16. ↑ Google (August 16, 2018). "Route of Bus. US 87-G" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
  17. 1 2 Texas Department of Transportation, Highway Designation File: State Highway Loop No. 461
  18. 1 2 Texas Department of Transportation, Highway Designation File: State Highway Loop No. 369
  19. 1 2 Texas Department of Transportation, Highway Designation File: Business Interstate Highway No. 27-T
  20. ↑ Federal Highway Administration, National Bridge Inventory, 2006
  21. 1 2 Texas Department of Transportation, Highway Designation File: Business Interstate Highway No. 27-U
  22. ↑ Texas Department of Transportation, Highway Designation File: State Highway Loop No. 445
  23. 1 2 Texas Department of Transportation, Highway Designation File: State Highway Loop No. 434
  24. ↑ Google (August 16, 2018). "Route of Loop 434" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
  25. ↑ Texas Department of Transportation, Highway Designation File: State Highway Loop No. 276
  26. ↑ Texas Department of Transportation, Highway Designation File: Business U.S. Highway No. 87-B
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