US 87 SB over Cannibal Draw
FairGlasscock County, Texas · 7.18 MI SE of Howard C/L · Structure no. 070880006902065
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 276 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,810
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 87 SB over Cannibal Draw is a concrete tee beam carrying US 87 SB over Cannibal Draw in Glasscock County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 88 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,534 by 2042. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 87 SB over Cannibal Draw built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is US 87 SB over Cannibal 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 87 SB over Cannibal Draw carry?
About 1,810 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 87 SB over Cannibal Draw?
The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 87 SB over Cannibal Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.