US Bridges

US 287 over Richland/Chambers Res

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 4.20 MI SE of FM 637 · Structure no. 181750012202035

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
5,600 ft
56 main spans
Daily traffic
2,198
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Richland/Chambers Res is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over Richland/Chambers Res in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,198 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,460 by 2033. The structure is 5,600 ft (1,706.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287
CrossesRichland/Chambers Res
Location4.20 MI SE of FM 637
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.00737, -96.20404
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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, cast-in-place
Main spans56
Design loadHS 20
Structure length5,600 ft (1,706.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,198 (2020)
Projected traffic2,460 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 over Richland/Chambers Res built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 over Richland/Chambers Res 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 Richland/Chambers Res carry?

About 2,198 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Richland/Chambers Res?

The structure is 5,600 ft (1,706.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over Richland/Chambers Res?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.