US Bridges

US287 NB Frtg RD over Trib. Kee Branch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 022200017209129

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,586
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US287 NB Frtg RD over Trib. Kee Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US287 NB Frtg RD over Trib. Kee Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,586 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS287 NB Frtg RD
CrossesTrib. Kee Branch
Location1.1 MI S of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65821, -97.19443
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,586 (2024)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US287 NB Frtg RD over Trib. Kee Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US287 NB Frtg RD over Trib. Kee Branch 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 US287 NB Frtg RD over Trib. Kee Branch carry?

About 3,586 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US287 NB Frtg RD over Trib. Kee Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US287 NB Frtg RD over Trib. Kee Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.