US Bridges

US 287 SB over US 82 Thru 7th ST

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · At JCT of US 82 (kell) · Structure no. 032430004401085

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
5,419 ft
42 main spans
Daily traffic
1,344
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over US 82 Thru 7th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 SB over US 82 Thru 7th ST in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 62 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 1,344 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,040 by 2033. The structure is 5,419 ft (1,651.7 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesUS 82 Thru 7th ST
LocationAt JCT of US 82 (kell)
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.89757, -98.49245
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans42 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length5,419 ft (1,651.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,344 (2024)
Projected traffic36,040 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 SB over US 82 Thru 7th ST built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 287 SB over US 82 Thru 7th ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 SB over US 82 Thru 7th ST carry?

About 1,344 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 287 SB over US 82 Thru 7th ST?

The structure is 5,419 ft (1,651.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over US 82 Thru 7th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.