US 287 NB over Lower Mustang Creek
FairEllis County, Texas · 1.6 MI SE of FM 878 · Structure no. 180710017205101
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,378
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 NB over Lower Mustang Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB over Lower 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 10,378 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,190 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 NB over Lower Mustang Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 NB over Lower 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US 287 NB over Lower Mustang Creek carry?
About 10,378 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 287 NB over Lower Mustang Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 NB over Lower Mustang Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.