US Bridges

US 287 NB over Pease River Relief

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of US 70 · Structure no. 032440004305102

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,953
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over Pease River Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB over Pease River Relief in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1963, 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 10,953 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,334 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesPease River Relief
Location1.0 MI N of US 70
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.17515, -99.32086
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 above top of footing
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,953 (2020)
Projected traffic15,334 by 2040
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 NB over Pease River Relief built?

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

What condition is US 287 NB over Pease River Relief 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 NB over Pease River Relief carry?

About 10,953 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over Pease River Relief?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over Pease River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.