US Bridges

Loop 286 over Baker Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 1.1 MI E of FM 137 · Structure no. 011390169001011

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,924
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 286 over Baker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Loop 286 over Baker Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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 6,924 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,920 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLoop 286
CrossesBaker Creek
Location1.1 MI E of FM 137
RouteState Highway 286
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.63229, -95.57004
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width131 ft (40 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,924 (2020)
Projected traffic8,920 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Loop 286 over Baker Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Loop 286 over Baker 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Loop 286 over Baker Creek carry?

About 6,924 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Loop 286 over Baker Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 286 over Baker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.