US Bridges

US 287 Bus over Town Branch

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 2.1 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 180710017212030

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,101
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 Bus over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 Bus over Town Branch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 93 years old, older 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 11,101 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,140 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 102 ft wide.

CarriesUS 287 Bus
CrossesTown Branch
Location2.1 MI W of IH 45
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.31993, -96.64772
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,101 (2019)
Projected traffic13,140 by 2031
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 Bus over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 287 Bus over Town Branch 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 Bus over Town Branch carry?

About 11,101 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 287 Bus over Town Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 Bus over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.