US Bridges

FM 813 over US 287

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.8 MI SE of US 77 · Structure no. 180710017205147

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,083
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 813 over US 287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 813 over US 287 in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 49 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 16,083 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,640 by 2033. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 813
CrossesUS 287
Location0.8 MI SE of US 77
RouteState Highway 813
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41376, -96.82896
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,083 (2023)
Projected traffic13,640 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 813 over US 287 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is FM 813 over US 287 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 2022.

How much traffic does FM 813 over US 287 carry?

About 16,083 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 813 over US 287?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FM 813 over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.