US Bridges

US 287 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 0.4 MI SE of FM 860 · Structure no. 100010012204027

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,359
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 287 over Beaver Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 2,359 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,080 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.4 MI SE of FM 860
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.8663, -95.85542
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadOther
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,359 (2020)
Projected traffic3,080 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 287 over Beaver 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 287 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,359 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.