US Bridges

Wagonseller Road over US 81/US 287

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 2.0 MI S of SH 101 · Structure no. 031690001305043

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
242
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagonseller Road over US 81/US 287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wagonseller 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 242 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWagonseller Road
CrossesUS 81/US 287
Location2.0 MI S of SH 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.51657, -97.81839
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wagonseller Road over US 81/US 287 built?

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

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

About 242 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wagonseller Road over US 81/US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.