US Bridges

US 287 over Draw

Fair

Hardeman County, Texas · 0.51 MI E Childress C/L · Structure no. 251000004302162

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,788
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 over Draw in Hardeman County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 10,788 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,790 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long.

CarriesUS 287
CrossesDraw
Location0.51 MI E Childress C/L
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateTexas
Coordinates34.36382, -99.98969
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,788 (2019)
Projected traffic9,790 by 2033
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
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 US 287 over Draw built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 over Draw carry?

About 10,788 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns US 287 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.