US Bridges

FM 433 over US 287

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · JCT of FM 433&US 70 · Structure no. 032440004306068

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 433 over US 287 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 433 over US 287 in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 66 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2040. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 433
CrossesUS 287
LocationJCT of FM 433&US 70
RouteState Highway 433
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.1306, -99.16064
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2023)
Projected traffic427 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 433 over US 287 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is FM 433 over US 287 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 FM 433 over US 287 carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 433 over US 287?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 433 over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.