US 287 NB over Bell RD

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of FM 368 · Structure no. 032430004309081

Built: 1961; 64 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected May 2024
Type: Slab; Concrete Continuous
Length: 128 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 10,400; 2013 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over Bell RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 287 NB over Bell RD 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,560 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287 NB

CrossesBell RD

Location1.00 MI E of FM 368

RouteU.S. Route 287

CountyWichita County

StateTexas

Coordinates33.96431, -98.65569

Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionMay 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourBridge not over waterway

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating63.9 US tons

Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length128 ft (39 m)

Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)

Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)

Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2013)

Projected traffic14,560 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 NB over Bell RD built?

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

What condition is US 287 NB over Bell RD 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 US 287 NB over Bell RD carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over Bell RD?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over Bell RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.