US Bridges

Spur 510 over US 287

Fair

Clay County, Texas · 2.5 MI SE of US 82 · Structure no. 030390022401040

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,310
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 510 over US 287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 510 over US 287 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 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpur 510
CrossesUS 287
Location2.5 MI SE of US 82
RouteState Highway 510
CountyClay County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.79558, -98.18392
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2013)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spur 510 over US 287 built?

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

What condition is Spur 510 over US 287 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 2022.

How much traffic does Spur 510 over US 287 carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Spur 510 over US 287?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 510 over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.