US 287 SB over Rawls Branch
GoodEllis County, Texas · 0.85 MI NW of US 67 · Structure no. 180710017204210
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 157 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,604
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 SB over Rawls Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over Rawls Branch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 22,604 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,410 by 2033. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Rawls Branch built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 SB over Rawls Branch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 287 SB over Rawls Branch carry?
About 22,604 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 287 SB over Rawls Branch?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 SB over Rawls Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.