US Bridges

US 287 SB over Boggy Creek

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 1.9 MI W of FM 432 · Structure no. 032440004305015

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,235
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over Boggy Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 287 SB over Boggy Creek in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 102 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 12,235 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,470 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location1.9 MI W of FM 432
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.22524, -99.4107
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,235 (2020)
Projected traffic24,470 by 2040
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 SB over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US 287 SB over Boggy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 SB over Boggy Creek carry?

About 12,235 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is US 287 SB over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.