US Bridges

US 287 NB over West Belknap Creek

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 0.6 MI E Clay CO Line · Structure no. 031690022403018

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,362
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over West Belknap Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 NB over West Belknap Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 86 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 9,362 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,580 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesWest Belknap Creek
Location0.6 MI E Clay CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61548, -97.97063
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,362 (2019)
Projected traffic12,580 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 NB over West Belknap Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 287 NB over West Belknap Creek 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 NB over West Belknap Creek carry?

About 9,362 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over West Belknap Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over West Belknap Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.