US Bridges

US 287 over Caney Creek

Good

Polk County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of Tyler C/L · Structure no. 111870034103037

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,757
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over Caney Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,757 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 287
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.3 MI W of Tyler C/L
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates30.93996, -94.65993
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,757 (2020)
Projected traffic3,350 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 over Caney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 over Caney Creek carry?

About 1,757 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.