US Bridges

US 287 SB over North Prong Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 3.8 MI NW of IH 35E · Structure no. 180710017205242

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,538
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over North Prong Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over North Prong Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 18,538 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,330 by 2033. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesNorth Prong Creek
Location3.8 MI NW of IH 35E
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44399, -96.92249
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,538 (2019)
Projected traffic20,330 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 SB over North Prong Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 SB over North Prong Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 SB over North Prong Creek carry?

About 18,538 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 287 SB over North Prong Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over North Prong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.