US Bridges

Rifle Range Road over US 287

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of FM 369 · Structure no. 032430004309208

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rifle Range Road over US 287 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rifle Range 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 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRifle Range Road
CrossesUS 287
Location1.3 MI W of FM 369
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.95871, -98.62079
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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2010)
Projected traffic500 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rifle Range Road over US 287 built?

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

What condition is Rifle Range 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Rifle Range Road over US 287 carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rifle Range Road over US 287?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rifle Range Road over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.