US Bridges

Bu 287F WB over Paradise Creek

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 1.6 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 032440004320058

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,456
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 287F WB over Paradise Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bu 287F WB over Paradise Creek in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,456 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,038 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBu 287F WB
CrossesParadise Creek
Location1.6 MI E of US 183
RouteState Highway 287
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.15102, -99.25637
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,456 (2020)
Projected traffic2,038 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$306,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 287F WB over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 287F WB over Paradise 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 Bu 287F WB over Paradise Creek carry?

About 1,456 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bu 287F WB over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 287F WB over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.