US Bridges

Bu 287 P over Village Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.45 MI SE of IH 20 · Structure no. 022200017202187

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
603 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
24,632
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 287 P over Village Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 287 P over Village Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 24,632 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,930 by 2029. The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBu 287 P
CrossesVillage Creek
Location0.45 MI SE of IH 20
RouteState Highway 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65986, -97.23534
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length603 ft (183.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,632 (2024)
Projected traffic16,930 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 P over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 287 P over Village 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 June 2023.

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

About 24,632 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Bu 287 P over Village Creek?

The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 287 P over Village Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.