US Bridges

US 287 over Alligator Creek

Fair

Freestone County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of FM 488 · Structure no. 170820012203036

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
292 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,421
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Alligator Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over Alligator Creek in Freestone 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 3,421 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,721 by 2042. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287
CrossesAlligator Creek
Location0.2 MI W of FM 488
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyFreestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.9705, -96.08775
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,421 (2023)
Projected traffic4,721 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Alligator Creek built?

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

What condition is US 287 over Alligator 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 over Alligator Creek carry?

About 3,421 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Alligator Creek?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over Alligator Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.