US Bridges

US 287 over Walnut Grove Road

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 5.5 MI NW of IH 35E · Structure no. 180710017205491

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
357 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,161
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Walnut Grove Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over Walnut Grove Road in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 50,161 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,283 by 2042. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 287
CrossesWalnut Grove Road
Location5.5 MI NW of IH 35E
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46068, -96.9425
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,161 (2022)
Projected traffic88,283 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 over Walnut Grove Road built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 over Walnut Grove Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 over Walnut Grove Road carry?

About 50,161 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Walnut Grove Road?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over Walnut Grove Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.