US Bridges

US 287 NB over FM 368

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of Bus 287 · Structure no. 032430004309078

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,030
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over FM 368 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 287 NB over FM 368 in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 9,030 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,650 by 2033. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesFM 368
Location1.0 MI E of Bus 287
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates33.96588, -98.67313
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,030 (2013)
Projected traffic12,650 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 NB over FM 368 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 NB over FM 368 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does US 287 NB over FM 368 carry?

About 9,030 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over FM 368?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over FM 368?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.