US Bridges

Lp 145/KINGOLA RD over US 287

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of US 70 · Structure no. 032440004306070

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
19
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 145/KINGOLA RD over US 287 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 145/KINGOLA RD 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 19 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2040. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLp 145/KINGOLA RD
CrossesUS 287
Location0.4 MI W of US 70
RouteState Highway 145
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.13453, -99.14306
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2022)
Projected traffic105 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 Lp 145/KINGOLA RD over US 287 built?

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

What condition is Lp 145/KINGOLA RD 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 Lp 145/KINGOLA RD over US 287 carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Lp 145/KINGOLA RD 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 Lp 145/KINGOLA RD over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.