US Bridges

US 287 Sbml over Oak Grove Road

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 2.1 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 180710017208483

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
12,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 Sbml over Oak Grove Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Sbml over Oak Grove Road 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 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).

CarriesUS 287 Sbml
CrossesOak Grove Road
Location2.1 MI W of IH 45
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28884, -96.60375
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2018)
Projected traffic17,800 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 Sbml over Oak Grove Road built?

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

What condition is US 287 Sbml over Oak Grove Road 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 Oak Grove Road carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 287 Sbml over Oak Grove Road?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 Sbml over Oak Grove Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.