US Bridges

US 87 over Draw

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 3.80 MI W of Concho Cl · Structure no. 072260007002085

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
151 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
6,398
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 1994 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6,398 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2030. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long.

CarriesUS 87
CrossesDraw
Location3.80 MI W of Concho Cl
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates31.3445, -100.17743
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 spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,398 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure7
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

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 6,398 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Draw?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 87 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.