US Bridges

Bus 87 over Draw

Fair

Kendall County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of FM 473 · Structure no. 151310007204011

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,460
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 87 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Bus 87 over Draw in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 93 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 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBus 87
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI S of FM 473
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96918, -98.90375
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,460 (2013)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Bus 87 over Draw built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Bus 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bus 87 over Draw carry?

About 2,460 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bus 87 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Bus 87 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.