Bus 287 (loop 370) over Middle Fork Pond Creek
FairWichita County, Texas · 0.43 MI W of FM 369 · Structure no. 032430004317049
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,020
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus 287 (loop 370) over Middle Fork Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bus 287 (loop 370) over Middle Fork Pond Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 86 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 4,020 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,620 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus 287 (loop 370) over Middle Fork Pond Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Bus 287 (loop 370) over Middle Fork Pond Creek 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 Bus 287 (loop 370) over Middle Fork Pond Creek carry?
About 4,020 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bus 287 (loop 370) over Middle Fork Pond Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Bus 287 (loop 370) over Middle Fork Pond Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.