US Bridges

Lp 287 FR U-Turn over Lp 287

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · At US 59/SOUTH Interchang · Structure no. 110030255301016

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,950
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 287 FR U-Turn over Lp 287 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lp 287 FR U-Turn over Lp 287 in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,660 by 2030. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLp 287 FR U-Turn
CrossesLp 287
LocationAt US 59/SOUTH Interchang
RouteState Highway 287
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.30968, -94.72643
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2010)
Projected traffic6,660 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 287 FR U-Turn over Lp 287 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 287 FR U-Turn over Lp 287 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 Lp 287 FR U-Turn over Lp 287 carry?

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Lp 287 FR U-Turn over Lp 287?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 287 FR U-Turn over Lp 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.