Bu 287 P over Elm Branch
GoodTarrant County, Texas · 0.60 MI SE of IH 20 · Structure no. 022200017202188
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,410
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bu 287 P over Elm Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 287 P over Elm Branch 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 17,410 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,380 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bu 287 P over Elm Branch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bu 287 P over Elm 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 P over Elm Branch carry?
About 17,410 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bu 287 P over Elm Branch?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Bu 287 P over Elm Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.