US Bridges

US 87 over Draw

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 5.30 MI SE of Coke C/L · Structure no. 072260006906123

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,638
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over Draw in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 8,638 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,439 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long.

CarriesUS 87
CrossesDraw
Location5.30 MI SE of Coke C/L
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates31.6554, -100.70003
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 inspectionJune 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,638 (2022)
Projected traffic12,439 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 over Draw built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 over Draw carry?

About 8,638 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Draw?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 87 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.