US 87 SB over Middle Tule Draw
FairSwisher County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of SH 86 · Structure no. 052190006718026
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 87 SB over Middle Tule Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 SB over Middle Tule Draw in Swisher County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 87 SB over Middle Tule Draw built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 87 SB over Middle Tule 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 87 SB over Middle Tule Draw carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 87 SB over Middle Tule Draw?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 87 SB over Middle Tule Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.