US Bridges

US 287 over Hurricane Bayou Relief

Fair

Houston County, Texas · 0.9 MI NW of Loop 304 · Structure no. 111140010904005

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
111 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,531
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Hurricane Bayou Relief is a concrete slab carrying US 287 over Hurricane Bayou Relief in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 5 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 7,531 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,740 by 2033. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 287
CrossesHurricane Bayou Relief
Location0.9 MI NW of Loop 304
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates31.3472, -95.47397
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,531 (2024)
Projected traffic10,740 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Hurricane Bayou Relief built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US 287 over Hurricane Bayou Relief 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 Hurricane Bayou Relief carry?

About 7,531 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Hurricane Bayou Relief?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over Hurricane Bayou Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.