FM 1763 over US 287
PoorWilbarger County, Texas · JCT of US 287&FM 1763 · Structure no. 032440004306097
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1763 over US 287 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1763 over US 287 in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1763 over US 287 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1763 over US 287 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1763 over US 287 carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM 1763 over US 287?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1763 over US 287?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.