US 287 NBFR
Carrying US 287 NBFR over CUMMINS CREEK TRIB 1
1.9 MI W OF IH 45, Ellis, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US 287 NBFR
The US 287 NBFR bridge in Ellis, Texas carries US 287 NBFR over CUMMINS CREEK TRIB 1. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 86.9 meters (285 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,758 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US 287 NBFR 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 2019
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 86.9 m (285 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.3 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,758 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 180710017208472
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 287 NBFR 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 287 NBFR against other structures in Ellis 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 287 NBFR?
US 287 NBFR in Ellis, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 287 NBFR inspected?
US 287 NBFR'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 7,758 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 287 NBFR is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US 287 NBFR?
US 287 NBFR has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US 287 NBFR?
US 287 NBFR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US 287 NBFR and does age affect safety?
US 287 NBFR was built in 2019, making it 7 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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