US Bridges

US 87 over Draw

Good

Sterling County, Texas · 0.25 MI NW of SH 163 · Structure no. 072160006903137

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,752
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over Draw in Sterling County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 2,752 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,853 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long.

CarriesUS 87
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI NW of SH 163
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86465, -101.04662
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 over Draw carry?

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

How long is US 87 over Draw?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 87 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.