US Bridges

US 87 SB over Draw

Good

Coke County, Texas · 3.20 MI NW of RM 2034 · Structure no. 070410006905045

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
81 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,059
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 SB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 SB over Draw in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 96 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

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

It carries about 3,059 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 87 SB
CrossesDraw
Location3.20 MI NW of RM 2034
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates31.69698, -100.77527
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,059 (2020)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 87 SB over Draw built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 87 SB over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 SB over Draw carry?

About 3,059 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 87 SB over Draw?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 SB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.