US Bridges

FM 987 over Draw

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.75 MI NW of FM 2578 · Structure no. 181300121702001

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,299
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 987 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 987 over Draw in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6,299 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,464 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 987
CrossesDraw
Location0.75 MI NW of FM 2578
RouteState Highway 987
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66679, -96.3546
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,299 (2022)
Projected traffic11,464 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 987 over Draw built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 987 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 987 over Draw carry?

About 6,299 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 987 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 987 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.