US Bridges

US 287 NB over BNSF RR & US 82 EB

Fair

Clay County, Texas · At Split US 82 & US 287 · Structure no. 030390004403117

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
430 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,350
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over BNSF RR & US 82 EB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB over BNSF RR & US 82 EB in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 8,350 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,690 by 2033. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesBNSF RR & US 82 EB
LocationAt Split US 82 & US 287
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyClay County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.81418, -98.219
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,350 (2013)
Projected traffic11,690 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 RR & US 82 EB built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 NB over BNSF RR & US 82 EB 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 NB over BNSF RR & US 82 EB carry?

About 8,350 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over BNSF RR & US 82 EB?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over BNSF RR & US 82 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.