US Bridges

Bu 287P over Marine Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · N Main · Structure no. 022200001401477

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,923
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 287P over Marine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bu 287P over Marine Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 15,923 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,790 by 2033. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBu 287P
CrossesMarine Creek
LocationN Main
RouteState Highway 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79031, -97.34915
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,923 (2024)
Projected traffic22,790 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bu 287P over Marine Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 287P over Marine 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bu 287P over Marine Creek carry?

About 15,923 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bu 287P over Marine Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 287P over Marine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.