US Bridges

US 287 over Trib of W Fork Trinity

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of IH30 & IH35W · Structure no. 022200017206044

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,877
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Trib of W Fork Trinity is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 over Trib of W Fork Trinity in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 41,877 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,350 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesUS 287
CrossesTrib of W Fork Trinity
Location0.9 MI E of IH30 & IH35W
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75293, -97.31582
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,877 (2023)
Projected traffic55,350 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 over Trib of W Fork Trinity built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 over Trib of W Fork Trinity 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 over Trib of W Fork Trinity carry?

About 41,877 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Trib of W Fork Trinity?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US 287 over Trib of W Fork Trinity?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.