US Bridges

Bus 87 over Draw

Fair

Kendall County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of IH 10 · Structure no. 151310007214019

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,470
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 1931 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 94 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 7,470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,470 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesBus 87
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI SE of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81721, -98.75062
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,470 (2013)
Projected traffic10,470 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 Bus 87 over Draw built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

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 7,470 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bus 87 over Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 87 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.