US Bridges

Old US287 (alley) over Draw

Good

Donley County, Texas · 12.3MI E of Armstrong C/L · Structure no. 250650004206008

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
12,650
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US287 (alley) over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Old US287 (alley) over Draw in Donley County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 91 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 12,650 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,060 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld US287 (alley)
CrossesDraw
Location12.3MI E of Armstrong C/L
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyDonley County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.94105, -100.89356
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 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,650 (2012)
Projected traffic19,060 by 2029
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Old US287 (alley) over Draw built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Old US287 (alley) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old US287 (alley) over Draw carry?

About 12,650 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Old US287 (alley) over Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Old US287 (alley) over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.