US Bridges

US 87 NB over Drainage Ditch

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.9 MI NW of US 67 · Structure no. 072260006907102

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,925
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 NB over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 NB over Drainage Ditch in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 20,925 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,170 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 87 NB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.9 MI NW of US 67
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyTom Green County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47989, -100.45586
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,925 (2023)
Projected traffic8,170 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 NB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 NB over Drainage Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 NB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 20,925 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 87 NB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 NB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.