US Bridges

US 287 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Sherman County, Texas · 2.0 MI NW of US 54 · Structure no. 042110006602013

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,290
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 over Drainage Ditch in Sherman County, Texas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 80 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 2,290 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,410 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.0 MI NW of US 54
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountySherman County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.35455, -102.09567
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,290 (2020)
Projected traffic4,410 by 2033
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 287 over Drainage Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.