US Bridges

US 87 over Draw

Good

Howard County, Texas · 1.9 MI N of FM 1584 · Structure no. 081150006808006

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,788
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over Draw in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 64 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 7,788 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,770 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 126 ft wide.

CarriesUS 87
CrossesDraw
Location1.9 MI N of FM 1584
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37922, -101.54266
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,788 (2019)
Projected traffic5,770 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 87 over Draw carry?

About 7,788 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.