US Bridges

US 70/US 287 Sfr over Plum Creek

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of FM 1763 · Structure no. 032440004306100

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70/US 287 Sfr over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 70/US 287 Sfr over Plum Creek 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 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 70/US 287 Sfr
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.7 MI E of FM 1763
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.14513, -99.21557
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70/US 287 Sfr over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70/US 287 Sfr over Plum Creek 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 70/US 287 Sfr over Plum Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 70/US 287 Sfr over Plum Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 70/US 287 Sfr over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.