US Bridges

US 287 over East Jones Creek Trib

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of SH 101 · Structure no. 031690001305040

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over East Jones Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 over East Jones Creek Trib in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS 287
CrossesEast Jones Creek Trib
Location0.3 MI S of SH 101
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.5353, -97.83328
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2010)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2030
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 East Jones Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 over East Jones Creek Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 over East Jones Creek Trib carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over East Jones Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 287 over East Jones Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.