US Bridges

US 287 SB over Bus 287/LOOP 477

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 1.1 MI SE of FM 2384 · Structure no. 032430004308127

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,320
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over Bus 287/LOOP 477 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over Bus 287/LOOP 477 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 8,320 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,650 by 2033. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesBus 287/LOOP 477
Location1.1 MI SE of FM 2384
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates33.99009, -98.8244
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 SB over Bus 287/LOOP 477 built?

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

What condition is US 287 SB over Bus 287/LOOP 477 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 287 SB over Bus 287/LOOP 477 carry?

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

How long is US 287 SB over Bus 287/LOOP 477?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over Bus 287/LOOP 477?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.