US Bridges

Sl 287 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 110030255301003

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,577
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 287 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sl 287 over Hurricane Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 63 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 28,577 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,170 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSl 287
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.4 MI W of US 59
RouteState Highway 287
StateTexas
Coordinates31.30716, -94.73381
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width148 ft (45 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,577 (2024)
Projected traffic43,170 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sl 287 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Sl 287 over Hurricane 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sl 287 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 28,577 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sl 287 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 287 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.