US Bridges

US 287 NB over FM 164

Good

Childress County, Texas · JCT US 287 & FM164 · Structure no. 250380004212076

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,760
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over FM 164 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB over FM 164 in Childress County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,760 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,070 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesFM 164
LocationJCT US 287 & FM164
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates34.45346, -100.27787
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,760 (2019)
Projected traffic8,070 by 2039
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 NB over FM 164 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 NB over FM 164 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 NB over FM 164 carry?

About 5,760 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over FM 164?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over FM 164?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.