US Bridges

U.S. 287 over Adobe Draw

Good

Cimarron County, Oklahoma · 4.12N of JCT US64 · Structure no. 326140000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,257
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 287 over Adobe Draw is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 287 over Adobe Draw in Cimarron County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,257 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,394 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 97 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 287
CrossesAdobe Draw
Location4.12N of JCT US64
RouteU.S. Route 287
Coordinates36.76962, -102.51745
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,257 (2022)
Projected traffic4,394 by 2042
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 287 over Adobe Draw built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 287 over Adobe Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 287 over Adobe Draw carry?

About 3,257 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 287 over Adobe Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 287 over Adobe Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.