US Bridges

US 87 SB over Draw

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 5.60 MI SE of RM 2034 · Structure no. 072260006906107

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
82 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,428
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 SB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 SB over Draw in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,428 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,730 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 87 SB
CrossesDraw
Location5.60 MI SE of RM 2034
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates31.61878, -100.66301
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,428 (2020)
Projected traffic4,730 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 SB over Draw built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 SB over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 SB over Draw carry?

About 3,428 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 87 SB over Draw?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US 87 SB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.