US Bridges

US 87 SB over Drain

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 9.30 MI E of US 183/77A · Structure no. 130620014309087

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,231
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 SB over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 SB over Drain in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,231 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,980 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 87 SB
CrossesDrain
Location9.30 MI E of US 183/77A
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates29.02046, -97.16831
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,231 (2023)
Projected traffic5,980 by 2033
Trucks16%
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 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 SB over Drain built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 SB 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 SB over Drain carry?

About 4,231 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 87 SB over Drain?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 SB over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.