US Bridges

US 287 over Draw

Good

Donley County, Texas · 2.50MI E Clarendon Cty Lt · Structure no. 250650004207011

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,154
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 over Draw in Donley County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 90 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 13,154 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,240 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 287
CrossesDraw
Location2.50MI E Clarendon Cty Lt
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates34.91709, -100.83387
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
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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,154 (2019)
Projected traffic18,240 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 US 287 over Draw built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 287 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 US 287 over Draw carry?

About 13,154 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 287 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.