US 287 SB over Cottonwood Creek
GoodEllis County, Texas · 3.05 MI NW of US 67 · Structure no. 180710017204205
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 236 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,252
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 SB over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over Cottonwood Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 22,252 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,510 by 2033. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 SB over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 SB over Cottonwood Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 287 SB over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 22,252 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 287 SB over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 SB over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.