US Bridges

US 287 Sbml over Cummins Creek Trib. #1

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Ellis County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 180710017208468

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 Sbml over Cummins Creek Trib. #1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Sbml over Cummins Creek Trib. #1 in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2038. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287 Sbml
CrossesCummins Creek Trib. #1
Location2.0 MI W of IH 45
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28887, -96.60154
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 traffic5,800 (2018)
Projected traffic8,300 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Sbml over Cummins Creek Trib. #1 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 Sbml over Cummins Creek Trib. #1 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 Sbml over Cummins Creek Trib. #1 carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 287 Sbml over Cummins Creek Trib. #1?

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 Sbml over Cummins Creek Trib. #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.