US Bridges

Spur 325 SB over Spur 325 EB & US 287 NB

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of SH 240 · Structure no. 032430015607064

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,743
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 325 SB over Spur 325 EB & US 287 NB is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Spur 325 SB over Spur 325 EB & US 287 NB in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,743 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,460 by 2028. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpur 325 SB
CrossesSpur 325 EB & US 287 NB
Location1.2 MI S of SH 240
RouteState Highway 325
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.94673, -98.52036
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,743 (2019)
Projected traffic15,460 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Spur 325 SB over Spur 325 EB & US 287 NB built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 325 SB over Spur 325 EB & US 287 NB 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Spur 325 SB over Spur 325 EB & US 287 NB carry?

About 6,743 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Spur 325 SB over Spur 325 EB & US 287 NB?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 325 SB over Spur 325 EB & US 287 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.