US Bridges

FM 157 NB over US 287

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of Debbie Lane · Structure no. 022200017209146

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,344
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 157 NB over US 287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 157 NB over US 287 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 29,344 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,690 by 2033. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 157 NB
CrossesUS 287
Location0.40 MI N of Debbie Lane
RouteState Highway 157
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59757, -97.1472
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,344 (2024)
Projected traffic18,690 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 FM 157 NB over US 287 built?

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

What condition is FM 157 NB over US 287 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 FM 157 NB over US 287 carry?

About 29,344 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 157 NB over US 287?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 157 NB over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.