US Bridges

US 287 NB over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Childress County, Texas · 5.826MI S Hall Cl · Structure no. 250380004212065

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,570
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB over BNSF Railroad in Childress County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5,570 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2039. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 42 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
Location5.826MI S Hall Cl
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyChildress County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.48183, -100.33493
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,570 (2019)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2039
Trucks38%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$387,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 NB over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 NB over BNSF Railroad 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 BNSF Railroad carry?

About 5,570 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.