US Bridges

Lone Star RD over US 287

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 1.25 MI SE of Heritge Pky · Structure no. 021270017210013

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,212
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Star RD over US 287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lone Star RD over US 287 in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,212 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2029. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLone Star RD
CrossesUS 287
Location1.25 MI SE of Heritge Pky
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.53706, -97.10346
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,212 (2023)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lone Star RD over US 287 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lone Star RD over US 287 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Lone Star RD over US 287 carry?

About 3,212 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lone Star RD over US 287?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lone Star RD over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.