US Bridges

US 87 over Draw

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.00 MI S of Loop 545 · Structure no. 072260007002049

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,542
2020 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 1969 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 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 11,542 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,670 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 145 ft wide.

CarriesUS 87
CrossesDraw
Location0.00 MI S of Loop 545
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates31.43946, -100.44196
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.2 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,542 (2020)
Projected traffic14,670 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 over Draw built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is US 87 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 over Draw carry?

About 11,542 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.