US Bridges

US 287 over Dickey Creek

Fair

Houston County, Texas · 6.3 MI SE of Loop 304 · Structure no. 111140034001004

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,683
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Dickey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over Dickey 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 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 1,683 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,380 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287
CrossesDickey Creek
Location6.3 MI SE of Loop 304
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.2532, -95.35479
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,683 (2019)
Projected traffic2,380 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Dickey 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 Dickey 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 Dickey Creek carry?

About 1,683 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Dickey Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over Dickey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.