US Bridges

US 287 Nbml over Cummins Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 2.5 MI West of IH 45 · Structure no. 180710017208465

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,046
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 Nbml over Cummins Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Nbml over Cummins Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 14,046 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,855 by 2039. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS 287 Nbml
CrossesCummins Creek
Location2.5 MI West of IH 45
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28897, -96.60947
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,046 (2019)
Projected traffic16,855 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Nbml over Cummins Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 Nbml over Cummins 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 Nbml over Cummins Creek carry?

About 14,046 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 287 Nbml over Cummins Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 Nbml over Cummins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.