US Bridges

US 287 NB over E Fk Ltl Wichita Riv Rel

Good

Clay County, Texas · 6.7 MI SE of Spur 510 · Structure no. 030390022401121

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,984
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over E Fk Ltl Wichita Riv Rel is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB over E Fk Ltl Wichita Riv Rel in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 15,984 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesE Fk Ltl Wichita Riv Rel
Location6.7 MI SE of Spur 510
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates33.72743, -98.10448
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,984 (2017)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 NB over E Fk Ltl Wichita Riv Rel built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 NB over E Fk Ltl Wichita Riv Rel 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 NB over E Fk Ltl Wichita Riv Rel carry?

About 15,984 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over E Fk Ltl Wichita Riv Rel?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over E Fk Ltl Wichita Riv Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.