US Bridges

US 287 over Frost Creek (tanyard)

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 3.0 MI N of SH 294 · Structure no. 100010010901001

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
106 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,866
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Frost Creek (tanyard) is a concrete tee beam carrying US 287 over Frost Creek (tanyard) in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1953, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,866 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,080 by 2033. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287
CrossesFrost Creek (tanyard)
Location3.0 MI N of SH 294
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.67198, -95.58522
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,866 (2020)
Projected traffic11,080 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 287 over Frost Creek (tanyard) built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is US 287 over Frost Creek (tanyard) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does US 287 over Frost Creek (tanyard) carry?

About 7,866 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Frost Creek (tanyard)?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over Frost Creek (tanyard)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.