US Bridges

US 287 Nfr over Stevens Creek

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 1.15 MI W of Bus 287 · Structure no. 032430004308141

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 Nfr over Stevens Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 Nfr over Stevens Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 287 Nfr
CrossesStevens Creek
Location1.15 MI W of Bus 287
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates33.96682, -98.70997
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 Nfr over Stevens Creek built?

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

What condition is US 287 Nfr over Stevens Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 Nfr over Stevens Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 287 Nfr over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 Nfr over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.