US Bridges

US 287 Wfr over Draw

Fair

Moore County, Texas · 7.5 MI N of FM 119 · Structure no. 041710006604003

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,699
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 Wfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 Wfr over Draw in Moore County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1957, 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 6,699 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,970 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287 Wfr
CrossesDraw
Location7.5 MI N of FM 119
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyMoore County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.02339, -101.99617
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,699 (2023)
Projected traffic4,970 by 2030
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
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 287 Wfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 287 Wfr 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 Wfr over Draw carry?

About 6,699 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US 287 Wfr over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 Wfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.