US Bridges

US 87 over Draw

Fair

Mason County, Texas · 2.30 MI N of RM 1222 · Structure no. 141570007103005

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,221
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over Draw in Mason County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 102 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 2,221 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87
CrossesDraw
Location2.30 MI N of RM 1222
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyMason County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.93502, -99.28218
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,221 (2020)
Projected traffic3,250 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 US 87 over Draw built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 87 over Draw carry?

About 2,221 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.