US 287 NB over US 81 SB & Frs
Montague County, Texas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 287 NB over US 81 SB & Frs in Montague County, Texas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 16,413 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 123 of the 246 inventoried bridges in Montague County rated good (50.0%); 6 (2.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 424 ft |
| Location | at Jct US 81 and US 287 |
| NBI structure number | 031690001305075 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Montague County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 81/US 287 over Middle Creek Trib | 1972 | 19,940 | Fair |
| US 287 over Brier Creek Tributary | 1977 | 19,691 | Fair |
| US 287 over Brier Creek | 1977 | 18,826 | Fair |
| FM 369 over Drainage Ditch | 1966 | 14,829 | Fair |
| Fruitland Rd over Middle Creek Tributary | 1972 | 11,000 | Fair |
| US 287 SB over US 81 SB & Frs | 1978 | 10,145 | Good |
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