US Bridges

Lp 287 over FM 325

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of SH 103 · Structure no. 110030255301060

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,510
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 287 over FM 325 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 287 over FM 325 in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 39,510 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,320 by 2033. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 287
CrossesFM 325
Location1.1 MI S of SH 103
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.33703, -94.69051
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,510 (2013)
Projected traffic55,320 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 287 over FM 325 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 287 over FM 325 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 over FM 325 carry?

About 39,510 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Lp 287 over FM 325?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 287 over FM 325?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.