US Bridges

US287 over Mesquite Creek

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 181750012201001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,310
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US287 over Mesquite Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US287 over Mesquite Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 95 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 5 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 3,310 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,640 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS287
CrossesMesquite Creek
Location0.70 MI W of IH 45
RouteState Highway 287
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.08264, -96.45139
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,310 (2013)
Projected traffic4,640 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 US287 over Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US287 over Mesquite 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US287 over Mesquite Creek carry?

About 3,310 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US287 over Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US287 over Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.