US Bridges

US 287 NB over Prairie Dog Tn Fk Red Ri

Good

Hall County, Texas · 1.80 MI N of SH 86 · Structure no. 250970004209075

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,553 ft
37 main spans
Daily traffic
6,170
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over Prairie Dog Tn Fk Red Ri is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB over Prairie Dog Tn Fk Red Ri in Hall County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,170 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 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesPrairie Dog Tn Fk Red Ri
Location1.80 MI N of SH 86
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates34.57083, -100.4376
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans37
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,553 ft (778.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,170 (2023)
Projected traffic7,440 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 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 NB over Prairie Dog Tn Fk Red Ri built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 NB over Prairie Dog Tn Fk Red Ri 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 NB over Prairie Dog Tn Fk Red Ri carry?

About 6,170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB 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 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over Prairie Dog Tn Fk Red Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.