US Bridges

US 287 NB over South Palo Duro Creek

Fair

Moore County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of FM 119 · Structure no. 041710006604020

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,960
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over South Palo Duro Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB over South Palo Duro Creek in Moore County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 3,960 vehicles a day, roughly 64% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,280 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesSouth Palo Duro Creek
Location0.2 MI N of FM 119
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyMoore County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.91922, -101.9814
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,960 (2020)
Projected traffic6,280 by 2033
Trucks64%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 NB over South Palo Duro Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 NB over South Palo Duro 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 NB over South Palo Duro Creek carry?

About 3,960 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 64% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over South Palo Duro Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over South Palo Duro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.