US Bridges

FM 1287 over Brazos River

FairPosted for load

Young County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of SH 16 · Structure no. 032520129301004

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
782 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,443
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1287 over Brazos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1287 over Brazos River in Young 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,443 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2040. The structure is 782 ft (238.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1287
CrossesBrazos River
Location1.5 MI S of SH 16
RouteState Highway 1287
CountyYoung County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05561, -98.58111
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length782 ft (238.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,443 (2020)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1287 over Brazos River built?

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

What condition is FM 1287 over Brazos River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1287 over Brazos River carry?

About 1,443 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1287 over Brazos River?

The structure is 782 ft (238.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1287 over Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.