US Bridges

Wellington Road over US 287

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 1.65 MI E of FM 369 · Structure no. 032430004309207

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellington Road over US 287 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wellington Road over US 287 in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 760 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWellington Road
CrossesUS 287
Location1.65 MI E of FM 369
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.95143, -98.57451
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2010)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wellington Road over US 287 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wellington Road over US 287 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 2022.

How much traffic does Wellington Road over US 287 carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Wellington Road over US 287?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wellington Road over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.