US Bridges

US 287 Bus over Draw

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of US 67 · Structure no. 180710017204222

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,697
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 Bus over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 Bus over Draw in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 13,697 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,680 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 287 Bus
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI W of US 67
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48213, -97.01264
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,697 (2019)
Projected traffic44,680 by 2031
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 287 Bus over Draw built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 Bus 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 Bus over Draw carry?

About 13,697 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 287 Bus over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 287 Bus over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.