US Bridges

US 287 over Draw

Fair

Clay County, Texas · 4.5 MI NW of FM 1288 · Structure no. 030390022402009

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,762
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 over Draw in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 99 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 5 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 8,762 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,120 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 287
CrossesDraw
Location4.5 MI NW of FM 1288
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates33.67803, -98.07191
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width144 ft (44 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,762 (2020)
Projected traffic23,120 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 over Draw built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 over Draw carry?

About 8,762 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% 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) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.