US Bridges

US 70/287 NB over Plum Creek

Good

Wilbarger County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of FM 1763 · Structure no. 032440004306182

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,979
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70/287 NB over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70/287 NB over Plum Creek in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 12,979 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,953 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 70/287 NB
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.7 MI E of FM 1763
RouteU.S. Route 70
StateTexas
Coordinates34.1456, -99.21571
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,979 (2020)
Projected traffic25,953 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

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

About 12,979 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

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

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 70/287 NB over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.