US 287 NB over Rustlers Creek
FairChildress County, Texas · 1.250MI S Hall Cl · Structure no. 250380004212030
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 265 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,741
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 NB over Rustlers Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 287 NB over Rustlers Creek in Childress County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 96 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 5 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 7,741 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2039. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 NB over Rustlers Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is US 287 NB over Rustlers 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 287 NB over Rustlers Creek carry?
About 7,741 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is US 287 NB over Rustlers Creek?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 NB over Rustlers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.