US Bridges

US 287 NB over Spur 325 Conn.

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.42 MI E of Loop 11 · Structure no. 032430004309095

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,693
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over Spur 325 Conn. is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 287 NB over Spur 325 Conn. 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 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 22,693 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,620 by 2033. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesSpur 325 Conn.
Location0.42 MI E of Loop 11
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates33.94496, -98.52544
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,693 (2020)
Projected traffic14,620 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Spur 325 Conn. built?

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

What condition is US 287 NB over Spur 325 Conn. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 NB over Spur 325 Conn. carry?

About 22,693 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over Spur 325 Conn.?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over Spur 325 Conn.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.