US Bridges

Lp 287 over FM 324 & SPRR

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 1.1 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 110030255301081

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30,952
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 287 over FM 324 & SPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 287 over FM 324 & SPRR in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 64 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 30,952 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,170 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 85 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLp 287
CrossesFM 324 & SPRR
Location1.1 MI W of US 59
RouteState Highway 287
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.30901, -94.74265
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,952 (2020)
Projected traffic43,170 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 287 over FM 324 & SPRR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Lp 287 over FM 324 & SPRR 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 2022.

How much traffic does Lp 287 over FM 324 & SPRR carry?

About 30,952 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lp 287 over FM 324 & SPRR?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 287 over FM 324 & SPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.