US 287 over Beaver Creek
PoorHouston County, Texas · 2.40 MI SE of Loop 304 · Structure no. 111140034001003
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 114 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,966
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over Beaver 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,966 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,830 by 2033. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 over Beaver 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 Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does US 287 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 1,966 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US 287 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.