US Bridges

US 287 over Lake Halbert

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 1.80 MI SE of IH45 · Structure no. 181750012201003

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
122 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Lake Halbert is a concrete tee beam carrying US 287 over Lake Halbert 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,540 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287
CrossesLake Halbert
Location1.80 MI SE of IH45
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.05413, -96.42541
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 over Lake Halbert built?

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

What condition is US 287 over Lake Halbert 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 over Lake Halbert carry?

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

How long is US 287 over Lake Halbert?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over Lake Halbert?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.