US Bridges

US 287 NB over BNSF Railroad

Poor

Childress County, Texas · 12.251MI S Hall Cl · Structure no. 250380004212036

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over BNSF Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying US 287 NB over BNSF Railroad in Childress County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 93 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location12.251MI S Hall Cl
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyChildress County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.43807, -100.23608
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2019)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2039
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 US 287 NB over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 287 NB over BNSF Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 NB over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.