US Bridges

US 87 over Drain

Good

Concho County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 070480007004067

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,874
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over Drain in Concho County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7,874 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,860 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 87
CrossesDrain
Location0.30 MI W of US 83
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates31.21638, -99.85316
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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,874 (2022)
Projected traffic7,860 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 over Drain built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 over Drain 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 over Drain carry?

About 7,874 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Drain?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.