US Bridges

Wheeler Road over US 81/US 287

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 1.2 MI NW Wagonseller · Structure no. 031690001305042

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeler Road over US 81/US 287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wheeler Road over US 81/US 287 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2030. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWheeler Road
CrossesUS 81/US 287
Location1.2 MI NW Wagonseller
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.53166, -97.82864
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic120 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wheeler Road over US 81/US 287 built?

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

What condition is Wheeler Road over US 81/US 287 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 Wheeler Road over US 81/US 287 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wheeler Road over US 81/US 287?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wheeler Road over US 81/US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.