Bus 287 SB over Little Mustang Creek
FairEllis County, Texas · 1.7 MI SW of FM 1722 · Structure no. 180710017212177
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 156 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus 287 SB over Little Mustang Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 287 SB over Little Mustang Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,570 by 2031. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus 287 SB over Little Mustang Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bus 287 SB over Little Mustang Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Bus 287 SB over Little Mustang Creek carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is Bus 287 SB over Little Mustang Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Bus 287 SB over Little Mustang Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.