US Bridges

US 287 NB over FM 281 & RR

Fair

Moore County, Texas · 7.5 MI N of FM 119 · Structure no. 041710006604022

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over FM 281 & RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB over FM 281 & RR in Moore County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 64% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,970 by 2033. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesFM 281 & RR
Location7.5 MI N of FM 119
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyMoore County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.02374, -101.99528
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2020)
Projected traffic6,970 by 2033
Trucks64%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 NB over FM 281 & RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 NB over FM 281 & RR 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 FM 281 & RR carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 64% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over FM 281 & RR?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over FM 281 & RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.