US Bridges

US 287 Sfr over Dry Fk Little Wichita Ri

Good

Clay County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of SH 148 · Structure no. 030390022401037

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 Sfr over Dry Fk Little Wichita Ri is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Sfr over Dry Fk Little Wichita Ri 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2030. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 287 Sfr
CrossesDry Fk Little Wichita Ri
Location0.1 MI W of SH 148
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates33.79959, -98.19848
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2010)
Projected traffic70 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sfr over Dry Fk Little Wichita Ri built?

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

What condition is US 287 Sfr over Dry Fk Little Wichita Ri 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 Sfr over Dry Fk Little Wichita Ri carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 287 Sfr over Dry Fk Little Wichita Ri?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 Sfr over Dry Fk Little Wichita Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.