US Bridges

US 87 over Bodcaw Draw

Fair

Sterling County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of SH 158 · Structure no. 072160006904030

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,998
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Bodcaw Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over Bodcaw Draw in Sterling County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 96 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 7,998 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,350 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 93 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 87
CrossesBodcaw Draw
Location0.40 MI W of SH 158
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountySterling County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.83631, -100.98286
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,998 (2020)
Projected traffic12,350 by 2033
Trucks17%
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 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 87 over Bodcaw Draw built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 87 over Bodcaw 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 Bodcaw Draw carry?

About 7,998 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Bodcaw Draw?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Bodcaw Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.