US Bridges

US 287 Sbml over Upper Mustang Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.55 MI SE of US 77 · Structure no. 180710017205088

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,090
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 Sbml over Upper Mustang Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Sbml over Upper Mustang Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 19,090 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,570 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 287 Sbml
CrossesUpper Mustang Creek
Location0.55 MI SE of US 77
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41598, -96.83111
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,090 (2023)
Projected traffic12,570 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sbml over Upper Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 Sbml over Upper Mustang 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 Sbml over Upper Mustang Creek carry?

About 19,090 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 287 Sbml over Upper Mustang Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 Sbml over Upper Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.