US 287 over Alligator Creek

Fair Condition40 years old3,421 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyFreestone
Location0.2 Mi W Of FM 488
CarriesUS 287
CrossesAlligator Creek
Coordinates31.97050, -96.08775

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length292.0 ft (89 m)
Max Span42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area1139.2 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1986

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,421 (2023)
Truck Traffic22%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number170820012203036

Nearby Bridges

FM 488 over Richland Creek 0.3 mi Good US 287 over Yonker W Relief 0.6 mi Good US 287 over Yonker Pin Slough 0.9 mi Good US 287 over Yonker E Relief 1.3 mi Good Pr A over Lindsley Slough 2.0 mi Good US 287 over Trinity Rv 2.4 mi Fair CR SE 4270 over Alligator Creek 3.4 mi Fair CR SE 4250 over Alligator Creek 3.8 mi Fair FM 488 over Tehuacana Creek 3.9 mi Fair CR SE 4250 over Alligator Creek 4.0 mi Poor