US 287 WB over Mustang Creek
FairEllis County, Texas · 3.4 MI W of FM 1722 · Structure no. 180710017208066
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 400 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,255
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 WB over Mustang Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 WB over Mustang Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 12,255 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,830 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 WB over Mustang Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 WB over Mustang Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 287 WB over Mustang Creek carry?
About 12,255 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 287 WB over Mustang Creek?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 WB over Mustang Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.