US 287 over Arnold Creek
FairHouston County, Texas · 1.50 MI SE of Loop 304 · Structure no. 111140034001002
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,099
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 over Arnold Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over Arnold Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 93 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 2,099 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,170 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 over Arnold Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is US 287 over Arnold 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 287 over Arnold Creek carry?
About 2,099 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 287 over Arnold Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 over Arnold Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.