US Bridges

US 287 over Brownlee Creek

Fair

Trinity County, Texas · 1.85 MI SE of FM 2781 · Structure no. 112280034002014

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,928
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Brownlee Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 287 over Brownlee Creek in Trinity County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,928 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,230 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287
CrossesBrownlee Creek
Location1.85 MI SE of FM 2781
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyTrinity County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.16025, -95.22043
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,928 (2019)
Projected traffic2,230 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 over Brownlee Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 over Brownlee Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 over Brownlee Creek carry?

About 1,928 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Brownlee Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over Brownlee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.