US Bridges

US 287 over Trinity Rv

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 0.0 MI E of Freestone C/L · Structure no. 100010012204037

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
840 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,226
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Trinity Rv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over Trinity Rv in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 3,226 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2033. The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287
CrossesTrinity Rv
Location0.0 MI E of Freestone C/L
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.96715, -96.04723
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length840 ft (256 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,226 (2020)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 over Trinity Rv built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 over Trinity Rv 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 Trinity Rv carry?

About 3,226 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Trinity Rv?

The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over Trinity Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.