US Bridges

US287 over Lake Halbert Branch

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 1.30 MI SE of IH45 · Structure no. 181750012201002

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US287 over Lake Halbert Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US287 over Lake Halbert Branch 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 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,540 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS287
CrossesLake Halbert Branch
Location1.30 MI SE of IH45
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.05968, -96.43186
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2013)
Projected traffic8,540 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lake Halbert Branch built?

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

What condition is US287 over Lake Halbert Branch 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 Lake Halbert Branch carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US287 over Lake Halbert Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US287 over Lake Halbert Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.