US Bridges

Bu 287 over Wray Branch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.20 MI NW of IH 20 · Structure no. 022200017201226

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,460
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 287 over Wray Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bu 287 over Wray Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 11,460 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,040 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBu 287
CrossesWray Branch
Location0.20 MI NW of IH 20
RouteState Highway 287
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66673, -97.24406
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,460 (2013)
Projected traffic16,040 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Bu 287 over Wray Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 287 over Wray Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bu 287 over Wray Branch carry?

About 11,460 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bu 287 over Wray Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 287 over Wray Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.