US Bridges

FM 1739 over US 287

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 1.1 MI SE of SH 25 · Structure no. 032430004308122

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
354 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1739 over US 287 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1739 over US 287 in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2033. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1739
CrossesUS 287
Location1.1 MI SE of SH 25
RouteState Highway 1739
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.03902, -98.89994
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2023)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1739 over US 287 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1739 over US 287 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 FM 1739 over US 287 carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1739 over US 287?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1739 over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.