US Bridges

US 287 over Wanderers Creek

Fair

Hardeman County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of FM 91 · Structure no. 251000004304201

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,692
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Wanderers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over Wanderers Creek in Hardeman County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10,692 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,440 by 2033. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287
CrossesWanderers Creek
Location0.60 MI W of FM 91
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyHardeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.25626, -99.5269
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,692 (2019)
Projected traffic16,440 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Wanderers Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 over Wanderers 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 over Wanderers Creek carry?

About 10,692 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Wanderers Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over Wanderers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.