US 287 NB over Baylor Creek
GoodChildress County, Texas · 4.660 MI S of Hall C/L · Structure no. 250380004212235
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,865
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 NB over Baylor Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB over Baylor Creek in Childress County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,865 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,811 by 2038. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 NB over Baylor Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 NB over Baylor Creek 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 Baylor Creek carry?
About 9,865 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is US 287 NB over Baylor Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 NB over Baylor Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.