US Bridges

US 87 over Draw

Good

Hartley County, Texas · 7.1 MI N of FM 998 · Structure no. 041040004101014

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,608
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over Draw in Hartley County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 91 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 9,608 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,450 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 87
CrossesDraw
Location7.1 MI N of FM 998
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates35.97985, -102.45142
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,608 (2020)
Projected traffic9,450 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 87 over Draw built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 87 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 over Draw carry?

About 9,608 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.