US 81/287 NB over FM 730
FairWise County, Texas · 1.77 MI N of FM-2264 · Structure no. 022490001308072
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 272 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,002
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 81/287 NB over FM 730 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 81/287 NB over FM 730 in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 19,002 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,870 by 2033. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 81/287 NB over FM 730 built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 81/287 NB over FM 730 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 81/287 NB over FM 730 carry?
About 19,002 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is US 81/287 NB over FM 730?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 81/287 NB over FM 730?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.