Bus 287P over Walnut Creek
FairTarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of W Broad ST · Structure no. 022200017202193
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 420 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,038
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus 287P over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 287P over Walnut 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 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 18,038 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,290 by 2033. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus 287P over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bus 287P over Walnut Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Bus 287P over Walnut Creek carry?
About 18,038 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bus 287P over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Bus 287P over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.