US Bridges

Bu 287 (loop 370) over Middle Fork Pond Creek

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.44 MI W of FM 369 · Structure no. 032430004317204

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,020
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 287 (loop 370) over Middle Fork Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bu 287 (loop 370) over Middle Fork Pond Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,020 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,620 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBu 287 (loop 370)
CrossesMiddle Fork Pond Creek
Location0.44 MI W of FM 369
RouteState Highway 287
StateTexas
Coordinates33.94217, -98.61067
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,020 (2013)
Projected traffic5,620 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 287 (loop 370) over Middle Fork Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 287 (loop 370) over Middle Fork Pond Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bu 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 Bu 287 (loop 370) over Middle Fork Pond Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 287 (loop 370) over Middle Fork Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.