US Bridges

US 87 over Drain

Fair

McCulloch County, Texas · 1.75 MI E of FM 3022 · Structure no. 231600007006037

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,293
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over Drain in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 90 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 3,293 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,509 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 87
CrossesDrain
Location1.75 MI E of FM 3022
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates31.18085, -99.41526
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,293 (2020)
Projected traffic6,509 by 2038
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 Drain built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 87 over Drain 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 over Drain carry?

About 3,293 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Drain?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.