US Bridges

US 287 Nfr over Long Branch

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 1.6 MI W of FM 664 · Structure no. 180710017205105

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 Nfr over Long Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Nfr over Long Branch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesUS 287 Nfr
CrossesLong Branch
Location1.6 MI W of FM 664
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43128, -96.90019
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2023)
Projected traffic230 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Nfr over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 Nfr over Long Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 Nfr over Long Branch carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 287 Nfr over Long Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 Nfr over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.