US Bridges

Harmony RD over US 287

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 2.00 MI W of Bus 287 · Structure no. 032430004308139

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmony RD over US 287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harmony RD over US 287 in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2030. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarmony RD
CrossesUS 287
Location2.00 MI W of Bus 287
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.96691, -98.72553
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2010)
Projected traffic350 by 2030
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 Harmony RD over US 287 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harmony 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 Harmony RD over US 287 carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Harmony RD over US 287?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Harmony RD over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.