US Bridges

US 287 over Drainage Ditch

Poor

Donley County, Texas · 12.7 M E of Armstrong C/L · Structure no. 250650004206084

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,318
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 287 over Drainage Ditch in Donley County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 14,318 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,500 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 216 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 287
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location12.7 M E of Armstrong C/L
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyDonley County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.93785, -100.88769
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width216 ft (65.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,318 (2020)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 14,318 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is US 287 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 216 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.