US Bridges

Broadhead RD over US 287

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.8 MI NW of FM 878 · Structure no. 180710017205168

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,975
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadhead RD over US 287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadhead RD over US 287 in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 3,975 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2031. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadhead RD
CrossesUS 287
Location0.8 MI NW of FM 878
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4009, -96.82045
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,975 (2019)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadhead RD over US 287 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Broadhead RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Broadhead RD over US 287 carry?

About 3,975 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Broadhead RD over US 287?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Broadhead RD over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.