US Bridges

US 87 over Draw

Good

Mason County, Texas · 1.25 MI S of RM 1222 · Structure no. 141570007103071

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,352
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 1950, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,352 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,260 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87
CrossesDraw
Location1.25 MI S of RM 1222
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyMason County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.88347, -99.28336
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,352 (2020)
Projected traffic3,260 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1950.

What condition is US 87 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US 87 over Draw carry?

About 2,352 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Draw?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.