US Bridges

US 287 SB over Hawkins-Callender RD

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of FM 157 · Structure no. 022200017209143

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,406
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over Hawkins-Callender RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over Hawkins-Callender 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 33,406 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,780 by 2033. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesHawkins-Callender RD
Location0.6 MI N of FM 157
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.60387, -97.15284
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,406 (2019)
Projected traffic41,780 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 SB over Hawkins-Callender RD built?

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

What condition is US 287 SB over Hawkins-Callender 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 SB over Hawkins-Callender RD carry?

About 33,406 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 287 SB over Hawkins-Callender RD?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over Hawkins-Callender RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.