US 287 NB over Carey Street
PoorTarrant County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of Village RD · Structure no. 022200017206067
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 41,339
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 NB over Carey Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB over Carey Street in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 41,339 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,990 by 2033. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 56 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 NB over Carey Street built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 NB over Carey Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does US 287 NB over Carey Street carry?
About 41,339 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 287 NB over Carey Street?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 NB over Carey Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.