US 87 over Draw

Fair

Howard County, Texas · 4.0 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 081150006808023

Built: 1975; 50 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected June 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 24 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 9,174; 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 1975, so it is 50 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 9,174 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 145 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 87

CrossesDraw

Location4.0 MI N of IH 20

RouteU.S. Route 87

CountyHoward County

StateTexas

Coordinates32.31956, -101.50787

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

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 spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)

Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)

Deck width145 ft (44.3 m)

Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,174 (2019)

Projected traffic7,500 by 2033

Trucks30%

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 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 87 over Draw carry?

About 9,174 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.