US 287 SB over Prairie Dog Tn Fk Red Ri
FairHall County, Texas · 1.80 MI N of SH 86 · Structure no. 250970004209071
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 2,553 ft
- 37 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,758
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 SB over Prairie Dog Tn Fk Red Ri is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over Prairie Dog Tn Fk Red Ri in Hall County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,758 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,440 by 2033. The structure is 2,553 ft (778.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 SB over Prairie Dog Tn Fk Red Ri built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 SB over Prairie Dog Tn Fk Red Ri 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 SB over Prairie Dog Tn Fk Red Ri carry?
About 4,758 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is US 287 SB over Prairie Dog Tn Fk Red Ri?
The structure is 2,553 ft (778.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 SB over Prairie Dog Tn Fk Red Ri?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.