US Bridges

US 287 SB over Bus 287 SB & Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 6.2 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 180710017212179

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
361 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,290
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over Bus 287 SB & Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over Bus 287 SB & Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,475 by 2031. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesBus 287 SB & Creek
Location6.2 MI W of IH 45
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.31954, -96.65939
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,290 (2023)
Projected traffic4,475 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 SB over Bus 287 SB & Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 SB over Bus 287 SB & 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 US 287 SB over Bus 287 SB & Creek carry?

About 8,290 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is US 287 SB over Bus 287 SB & Creek?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over Bus 287 SB & Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.