US Bridges

US 81/287 SB over Bu 380 F

Fair

Wise County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of FM 51 · Structure no. 022490001308092

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,660
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 81/287 SB over Bu 380 F is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 81/287 SB over Bu 380 F in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 14,660 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,530 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS 81/287 SB
CrossesBu 380 F
Location0.3 MI N of FM 51
RouteU.S. Route 81
StateTexas
Coordinates33.23161, -97.59539
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,660 (2013)
Projected traffic20,530 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 81/287 SB over Bu 380 F built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 81/287 SB over Bu 380 F 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 SB over Bu 380 F carry?

About 14,660 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 81/287 SB over Bu 380 F?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 81/287 SB over Bu 380 F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.