US Bridges

Lp 285 over S Groesbeck Creek

Fair

Hardeman County, Texas · 0.95 MI E of US 287 · Structure no. 251000004323006

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 285 over S Groesbeck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lp 285 over S Groesbeck Creek in Hardeman County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 97 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 242 vehicles a day, projected to reach 530 by 2031. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 285
CrossesS Groesbeck Creek
Location0.95 MI E of US 287
RouteState Highway 285
CountyHardeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.31683, -99.82031
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2020)
Projected traffic530 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lp 285 over S Groesbeck Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is Lp 285 over S Groesbeck 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 Lp 285 over S Groesbeck Creek carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lp 285 over S Groesbeck Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 285 over S Groesbeck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.