US Bridges

US 87 over Wade Draw

Fair

Sterling County, Texas · 6.70 MI SE Glasscock C/L · Structure no. 072160006903016

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,752
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Wade Draw is a steel culvert carrying US 87 over Wade Draw in Sterling County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 2,752 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,853 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long.

CarriesUS 87
CrossesWade Draw
Location6.70 MI SE Glasscock C/L
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates31.93843, -101.17149
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,752 (2022)
Projected traffic3,853 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 over Wade Draw built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 over Wade 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 over Wade Draw carry?

About 2,752 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Wade Draw?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 87 over Wade Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.