US Bridges

US 287 over Paces Creek

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 3.65 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 111870034102032

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,686
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Paces Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over Paces Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,686 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287
CrossesPaces Creek
Location3.65 MI W of US 59
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.99165, -94.88876
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,686 (2024)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 US 287 over Paces Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 over Paces 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 over Paces Creek carry?

About 2,686 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Paces Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over Paces Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.