US Bridges

Midway Church RD over US 287

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of FM 1739 · Structure no. 032430004308123

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway Church RD over US 287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midway Church RD 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2028. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesMidway Church RD
CrossesUS 287
Location2.0 MI E of FM 1739
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates34.02205, -98.87141
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2010)
Projected traffic375 by 2028
Trucks0%
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 Midway Church RD over US 287 built?

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

What condition is Midway Church RD 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 Midway Church RD over US 287 carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Midway Church RD over US 287?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Midway Church RD over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.