US Bridges

US 287 NB Frtg RD over Irving Branch

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of FM 664 · Structure no. 180710017205113

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB Frtg RD over Irving Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB Frtg RD over Irving 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesUS 287 NB Frtg RD
CrossesIrving Branch
Location0.6 MI W of FM 664
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43043, -96.88371
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2013)
Projected traffic230 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 NB Frtg RD over Irving Branch built?

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

What condition is US 287 NB Frtg RD over Irving 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 NB Frtg RD over Irving Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB Frtg RD over Irving Branch?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB Frtg RD over Irving Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.