US 287 over Little Elkhart Creek
Houston County, Texas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 287 over Little Elkhart Creek in Houston County, Texas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1969, making it 94 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 6,092 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 101 of the 197 inventoried bridges in Houston County rated fair (51.3%); 15 (7.6%) 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 June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 21 ft |
| Location | 3.25 Mi N of FM 2663 |
| NBI structure number | 111140010903003 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Houston County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holderreith WB over Hcfcd M121-00-00 | 2024 | 7,821 | Good |
| US 287 over Hurricane Bayou | 1928 | 7,582 | Fair |
| US 287 over Hurricane Bayou Relief | 1928 | 7,582 | Fair |
| US 287 over Hurricane Bayou Relief | 1928 | 7,531 | Fair |
| US 287 over Mayes Branch | 1931 | 6,092 | Fair |
| Lp 304 over Spring Creek | 1960 | 5,474 | Fair |
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