US Bridges

US 287 NB FR over Cummins Creek Trib #2

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.90 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 180710017208473

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,336
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB FR over Cummins Creek Trib #2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB FR over Cummins Creek Trib #2 in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 15,336 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,852 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287 NB FR
CrossesCummins Creek Trib #2
Location0.90 MI W of IH 45
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29048, -96.58459
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,336 (2022)
Projected traffic18,852 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 287 NB FR over Cummins Creek Trib #2 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 NB FR over Cummins Creek Trib #2 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 NB FR over Cummins Creek Trib #2 carry?

About 15,336 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB FR over Cummins Creek Trib #2?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB FR over Cummins Creek Trib #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.