US Bridges

US 287 SB over Carey Street

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of Village RD · Structure no. 022200017206068

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,339
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over Carey Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 41,339 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,990 by 2033. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesCarey Street
Location0.40 MI E of Village RD
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69249, -97.24326
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,339 (2023)
Projected traffic47,990 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 SB over Carey Street built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 SB over Carey Street 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 US 287 SB over Carey Street carry?

About 41,339 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 287 SB over Carey Street?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over Carey Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.