US Bridges

US 287 NB over Mountain Creek

Fair

Hall County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of SH 86 · Structure no. 250970004209029

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,458
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over Mountain Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 287 NB over Mountain Creek in Hall County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 98 years old, older 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 7,458 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,810 by 2033. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesMountain Creek
Location1.10 MI S of SH 86
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyHall County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.53352, -100.42496
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,458 (2020)
Projected traffic6,810 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 NB over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 287 NB over Mountain 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 NB over Mountain Creek carry?

About 7,458 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.