US Bridges

US 287 over Mitchell Branch

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of FM 59 · Structure no. 100010012204024

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,347
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Mitchell Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 over Mitchell Branch in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,347 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,060 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287
CrossesMitchell Branch
Location0.75 MI E of FM 59
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.95208, -95.96537
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,347 (2020)
Projected traffic3,060 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Mitchell Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 over Mitchell Branch 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 Mitchell Branch carry?

About 2,347 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Mitchell Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 287 over Mitchell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.