US Bridges

US 81/287 Sbl over Brushy Creek

Good

Wise County, Texas · 1.7 MI N of Loop 249 · Structure no. 022490001306068

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,336
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 81/287 Sbl over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 81/287 Sbl over Brushy Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 10,336 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,210 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 81/287 Sbl
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1.7 MI N of Loop 249
RouteU.S. Route 81
StateTexas
Coordinates33.38716, -97.72027
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,336 (2024)
Projected traffic28,210 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 81/287 Sbl over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 81/287 Sbl over Brushy 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 81/287 Sbl over Brushy Creek carry?

About 10,336 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 81/287 Sbl over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 81/287 Sbl over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.