US Bridges

US 287 Bus over Draw

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of IH 35E · Structure no. 180710017211022

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,840
2013 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 1926 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 99 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 3,840 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,370 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 287 Bus
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI SE of IH 35E
RouteState Highway 287
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40598, -96.86782
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,840 (2013)
Projected traffic5,370 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 US 287 Bus over Draw built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 Bus over Draw carry?

About 3,840 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 287 Bus over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 Bus over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.