US Bridges

US 287 over Railroad (texas State)

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 0.8 MI NW of Sl 256 · Structure no. 100010010901020

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Railroad (texas State) is a concrete tee beam carrying US 287 over Railroad (texas State) in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 17,370 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,950 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287
CrossesRailroad (texas State)
Location0.8 MI NW of Sl 256
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.74436, -95.61707
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,370 (2024)
Projected traffic19,950 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 over Railroad (texas State) built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 287 over Railroad (texas State) 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 287 over Railroad (texas State) carry?

About 17,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Railroad (texas State)?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over Railroad (texas State)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.