US Bridges

US 287 over Mayes Branch

Fair

Houston County, Texas · 2.65 MI N of FM 2663 · Structure no. 111140010903004

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,092
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Mayes Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 over Mayes Branch in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 94 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 6,092 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287
CrossesMayes Branch
Location2.65 MI N of FM 2663
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.43285, -95.47528
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,092 (2024)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 US 287 over Mayes Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US 287 over Mayes Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 over Mayes Branch carry?

About 6,092 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Mayes Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over Mayes Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.