US Bridges

US 287 SB over Burnett Creek

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 2.6 MI E of Bus 287 · Structure no. 032430004308027

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,320
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over Burnett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 SB over Burnett Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 104 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 8,320 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,650 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesBurnett Creek
Location2.6 MI E of Bus 287
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.97311, -98.78383
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,320 (2013)
Projected traffic11,650 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 SB over Burnett Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 287 SB over Burnett 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 SB over Burnett Creek carry?

About 8,320 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 287 SB over Burnett Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over Burnett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.