US 287 over Kelly Creek

Fair

Donley County, Texas · 8.15MI E of Armstrong C/L · Structure no. 250650004206005

Built: 1934; 91 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition: Fair; inspected June 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 29 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 10,419; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Kelly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 over Kelly Creek in Donley County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 91 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 5 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 10,419 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,520 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287

CrossesKelly Creek

Location8.15MI E of Armstrong C/L

RouteU.S. Route 287

CountyDonley County

StateTexas

Coordinates34.9683, -100.95706

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.

Last inspectionJune 2023

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

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 spans3

Design loadH 15

Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)

Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,419 (2020)

Projected traffic17,520 by 2033

Trucks38%

Lanes on structure4

Traffic directionTwo-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 over Kelly Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is US 287 over Kelly Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 over Kelly Creek carry?

About 10,419 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Kelly Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 287 over Kelly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.