US Bridges

US 287 SB over Sycamore Crk/Cobb Pk DR

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.10 MI SE of IH 30 · Structure no. 022200017206060

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
502 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30,850
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over Sycamore Crk/Cobb Pk DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over Sycamore Crk/Cobb Pk DR in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 62 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 30,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,190 by 2033. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesSycamore Crk/Cobb Pk DR
Location2.10 MI SE of IH 30
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72218, -97.29345
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length502 ft (153 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,850 (2013)
Projected traffic43,190 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 SB over Sycamore Crk/Cobb Pk DR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US 287 SB over Sycamore Crk/Cobb Pk DR 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 US 287 SB over Sycamore Crk/Cobb Pk DR carry?

About 30,850 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 287 SB over Sycamore Crk/Cobb Pk DR?

The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over Sycamore Crk/Cobb Pk DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.