US Bridges

US 87 Sfr over Draw

Good

Concho County, Texas · 6.60 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 070480007003092

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 Sfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 Sfr over Draw in Concho County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 87 Sfr
CrossesDraw
Location6.60 MI W of US 83
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates31.21634, -99.95847
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2012)
Projected traffic650 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 87 Sfr over Draw built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 Sfr 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 Sfr over Draw carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 87 Sfr over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US 87 Sfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.