US Bridges

US 87 over Draw

Fair

McCulloch County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of FM 2028 · Structure no. 231600007101008

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,565
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over Draw in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 91 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 11,565 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,676 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI N of FM 2028
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyMcCulloch County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.1224, -99.33554
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,565 (2020)
Projected traffic18,676 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is US 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 over Draw carry?

About 11,565 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.