US Bridges

FM 2887 over Draw

Good

Runnels County, Texas · 0.24 MI S of US 83 · Structure no. 072000003406018

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2887 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2887 over Draw in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 100 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 2887
CrossesDraw
Location0.24 MI S of US 83
RouteState Highway 2887
StateTexas
Coordinates31.8468, -99.94991
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2020)
Projected traffic440 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 FM 2887 over Draw built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is FM 2887 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2887 over Draw carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2887 over Draw?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2887 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.