US Bridges

US 287 SB over SH 148

Good

Clay County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of Spur 510 · Structure no. 030390022401060

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

About this bridge

US 287 SB over SH 148 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over SH 148 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 8,350 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,690 by 2033. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesSH 148
Location0.9 MI W of Spur 510
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates33.79952, -98.19689
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,350 (2013)
Projected traffic11,690 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SB over SH 148 built?

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

What condition is US 287 SB over SH 148 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 SB over SH 148 carry?

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

How long is US 287 SB over SH 148?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over SH 148?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.