US 81/287 NB
Carrying US 81/287 NB over FM 730
1.77 MI N OF FM-2264, Wise, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US 81/287 NB
The US 81/287 NB bridge in Wise, Texas carries US 81/287 NB over FM 730. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 3,400 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US 81/287 NB compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1995
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 022490001308072
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 81/287 NB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US 81/287 NB against other structures in Wise and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US 81/287 NB?
US 81/287 NB in Wise, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 81/287 NB inspected?
US 81/287 NB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 81/287 NB is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US 81/287 NB?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for US 81/287 NB.
Who is responsible for maintaining US 81/287 NB?
Ownership is not specified for US 81/287 NB in the NBI.
How old is US 81/287 NB and does age affect safety?
US 81/287 NB was built in 1995, making it 31 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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