US Bridges

US 287 NB over Sycamore Ck & Cobb Park

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.1 MI SE of IH 30 · Structure no. 022200017206463

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
521 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over Sycamore Ck & Cobb Park is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB over Sycamore Ck & Cobb Park in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 59,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,758 by 2033. The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesSycamore Ck & Cobb Park
Location2.1 MI SE of IH 30
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72247, -97.29358
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length521 ft (158.8 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,000 (2013)
Projected traffic79,758 by 2033
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 NB over Sycamore Ck & Cobb Park built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 NB over Sycamore Ck & Cobb Park 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 NB over Sycamore Ck & Cobb Park carry?

About 59,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over Sycamore Ck & Cobb Park?

The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over Sycamore Ck & Cobb Park?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.