US Bridges

Bus 287 (loop 477) over South Fork Buffalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Wichita County, Texas · 3.0 MI E of SH 25 · Structure no. 032430004322025

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 287 (loop 477) over South Fork Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bus 287 (loop 477) over South Fork Buffalo Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBus 287 (loop 477)
CrossesSouth Fork Buffalo Creek
Location3.0 MI E of SH 25
RouteState Highway 287
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.01111, -98.87614
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2013)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus 287 (loop 477) over South Fork Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is Bus 287 (loop 477) over South Fork Buffalo 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 477) over South Fork Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bus 287 (loop 477) over South Fork Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 287 (loop 477) over South Fork Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.