US Bridges

US 287 NB over Kenn-Sublett RD

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 4.0 MI N of FM 157 · Structure no. 022200017209134

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,312
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over Kenn-Sublett RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB over Kenn-Sublett RD 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 37,312 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,930 by 2033. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesKenn-Sublett RD
Location4.0 MI N of FM 157
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64626, -97.18495
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,312 (2019)
Projected traffic50,930 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 NB over Kenn-Sublett RD built?

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

What condition is US 287 NB over Kenn-Sublett RD 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 Kenn-Sublett RD carry?

About 37,312 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over Kenn-Sublett RD?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over Kenn-Sublett RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.