US 70/287 SB over Plum Creek
GoodWilbarger County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of FM 1763 · Structure no. 032440004306183
- 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 SB over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70/287 SB 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 25,958 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).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 70/287 SB over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 70/287 SB 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 SB over Plum Creek carry?
About 12,979 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 70/287 SB 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 SB over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.