US Bridges

US 81/US 287 Efr over Middle Creek Trib

Good

Montague County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of Fruitland RD · Structure no. 031690001305044

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 81/US 287 Efr over Middle Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 81/US 287 Efr over Middle 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesUS 81/US 287 Efr
CrossesMiddle Creek Trib
Location0.5 MI N of Fruitland RD
RouteU.S. Route 81
StateTexas
Coordinates33.49731, -97.80526
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic40 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$196,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 81/US 287 Efr over Middle Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is US 81/US 287 Efr over Middle Creek Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 81/US 287 Efr over Middle Creek Trib carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 81/US 287 Efr over Middle Creek Trib?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 81/US 287 Efr over Middle Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.