US Bridges

US 287 NB over Fuller Branch

Fair

Clay County, Texas · 1.0 MI SE of Spur 510 · Structure no. 030390022401005

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,060
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over Fuller Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 NB over Fuller Branch in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 100 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 8,060 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,290 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesFuller Branch
Location1.0 MI SE of Spur 510
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyClay County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.78902, -98.16796
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,060 (2013)
Projected traffic11,290 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 NB over Fuller Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is US 287 NB over Fuller Branch 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 Fuller Branch carry?

About 8,060 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over Fuller Branch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over Fuller Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.