US Bridges

Loop 11 NB over US 287

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.55 MI W of IH 44 · Structure no. 032430004309159

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,390
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 11 NB over US 287 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Loop 11 NB over US 287 in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,390 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,740 by 2033. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLoop 11 NB
CrossesUS 287
Location0.55 MI W of IH 44
RouteState Highway 11
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.94627, -98.53257
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,390 (2013)
Projected traffic4,740 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop 11 NB over US 287 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 11 NB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Loop 11 NB over US 287 carry?

About 3,390 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Loop 11 NB over US 287?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 11 NB over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.