US Bridges

US 287 NB over IH 44 SB

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 1.15 MI N of Bus 287 · Structure no. 032430015607096

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
376 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,203
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over IH 44 SB is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 287 NB over IH 44 SB in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 11,203 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,620 by 2033. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesIH 44 SB
Location1.15 MI N of Bus 287
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.94272, -98.5217
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length376 ft (114.6 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,203 (2019)
Projected traffic14,620 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 NB over IH 44 SB built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 NB over IH 44 SB 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 287 NB over IH 44 SB carry?

About 11,203 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over IH 44 SB?

The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over IH 44 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.