US Bridges

US 87 over Draw

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 3.70 MI E of Loop 306 · Structure no. 072260007002090

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,951
2023 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 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 7,951 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,860 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long.

CarriesUS 87
CrossesDraw
Location3.70 MI E of Loop 306
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates31.37158, -100.31369
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,951 (2023)
Projected traffic7,860 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 over Draw built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 over Draw carry?

About 7,951 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Draw?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns US 87 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.