US Bridges

US 287 over Draw

Fair

Armstrong County, Texas · 1.0 MI W Donley CO Line · Structure no. 040060004205002

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,160
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 over Draw in Armstrong County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 91 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,160 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,380 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287
CrossesDraw
Location1.0 MI W Donley CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyArmstrong County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.03084, -101.09787
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,160 (2020)
Projected traffic16,380 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$89,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 over Draw built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 287 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 over Draw carry?

About 10,160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns US 287 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.