US Bridges

US287 Main Lanes over Trib. Kee Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 022200017209130

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
86,427
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US287 Main Lanes over Trib. Kee Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US287 Main Lanes 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 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 86,427 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,860 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS287 Main Lanes
CrossesTrib. Kee Branch
Location1.3 MI S of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65659, -97.19358
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,427 (2023)
Projected traffic101,860 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US287 Main Lanes over Trib. Kee Branch built?

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

What condition is US287 Main Lanes over Trib. Kee Branch 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 US287 Main Lanes over Trib. Kee Branch carry?

About 86,427 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US287 Main Lanes over Trib. Kee Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US287 Main Lanes over Trib. Kee Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.