US Bridges

US 87 NB over Webb Draw

Good

Howard County, Texas · 5.5 Miles N of IH 20 · Structure no. 081150006815194

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,524
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 NB over Webb Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 NB over Webb Draw in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 1,524 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,134 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 87 NB
CrossesWebb Draw
Location5.5 Miles N of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28759, -101.51563
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,524 (2020)
Projected traffic2,134 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 NB over Webb Draw built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 NB over Webb 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 NB over Webb Draw carry?

About 1,524 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 87 NB over Webb Draw?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 NB over Webb Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.