US Bridges

SH 87 over Draw

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Texas · 0.05 MI NW of FM 414 · Structure no. 112100006401050

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,482
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 87 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying SH 87 over Draw in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 76 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,482 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,675 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 87
CrossesDraw
Location0.05 MI NW of FM 414
RouteState Highway 87
CountyShelby County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.78428, -94.12101
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,482 (2022)
Projected traffic7,675 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 SH 87 over Draw built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is SH 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 SH 87 over Draw carry?

About 5,482 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 87 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 87 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.