US Bridges

US287 over Draw

Fair

Donley County, Texas · 12.3MI E of Armstrong C/L · Structure no. 250650004206073

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,318
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US287 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US287 over Draw in Donley County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 84 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,318 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,580 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS287
CrossesDraw
Location12.3MI E of Armstrong C/L
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyDonley County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.94061, -100.89357
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
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 traffic14,318 (2020)
Projected traffic21,580 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US287 over Draw built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US287 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US287 over Draw carry?

About 14,318 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US287 over Draw?

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

Who owns US287 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.