US Bridges

Lawhorn RD over US 81/US 287

Good

Montague County, Texas · 1.7 MI NW of SH 101 · Structure no. 031690001305049

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
335 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawhorn RD over US 81/US 287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawhorn RD 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLawhorn RD
CrossesUS 81/US 287
Location1.7 MI NW of SH 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.47343, -97.78831
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2010)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 Lawhorn RD over US 81/US 287 built?

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

What condition is Lawhorn RD over US 81/US 287 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 Lawhorn RD over US 81/US 287 carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Lawhorn RD over US 81/US 287?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lawhorn RD over US 81/US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.