US Bridges

US 87 NB over Draw

Good

Swisher County, Texas · 0.85 MI S of FM 145 · Structure no. 052190006718017

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
771
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 NB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 NB over Draw in Swisher County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 91 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 771 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 87 NB
CrossesDraw
Location0.85 MI S of FM 145
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates34.35664, -101.74647
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic771 (2020)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 US 87 NB over Draw built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 87 NB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 87 NB over Draw carry?

About 771 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 87 NB over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 NB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.