US Bridges

Bus 287 WB over Little Mustang Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 1.7 MI SW of FM 1722 · Structure no. 180710017212178

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,679
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 287 WB over Little Mustang Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 287 WB 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 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 4,679 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,570 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesBus 287 WB
CrossesLittle Mustang Creek
Location1.7 MI SW of FM 1722
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.32098, -96.65798
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,679 (2023)
Projected traffic6,570 by 2031
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Bus 287 WB over Little Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus 287 WB over Little Mustang Creek 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 Bus 287 WB over Little Mustang Creek carry?

About 4,679 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Bus 287 WB over Little Mustang Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 287 WB over Little Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.