US Bridges

US 287 NB over Turner-Warnell RD

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.4 MI N of FM 157 · Structure no. 022200017209140

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,221
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over Turner-Warnell RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB over Turner-Warnell 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 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 2,221 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,780 by 2033. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesTurner-Warnell RD
Location1.4 MI N of FM 157
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61398, -97.1608
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,221 (2019)
Projected traffic41,780 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 NB over Turner-Warnell RD built?

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

What condition is US 287 NB over Turner-Warnell RD 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 US 287 NB over Turner-Warnell RD carry?

About 2,221 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over Turner-Warnell RD?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over Turner-Warnell RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.