US Bridges

FM 432 over US 287

Good

Wilbarger County, Texas · JCT FM 432 & US 287 · Structure no. 032440004305165

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
344 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
368
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 432 over US 287 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 432 over US 287 in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 368 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 596 by 2040. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 432
CrossesUS 287
LocationJCT FM 432 & US 287
RouteState Highway 432
StateTexas
Coordinates34.21225, -99.38051
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2020)
Projected traffic596 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 432 over US 287 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 432 over US 287 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 432 over US 287 carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 432 over US 287?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 432 over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.