US Bridges

US 87 over Draw

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 1.55 MI SE of FM 616 · Structure no. 132350014402006

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,345
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 over Draw in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 94 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 9,345 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,640 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS 87
CrossesDraw
Location1.55 MI SE of FM 616
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates28.67827, -96.80881
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.6 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,345 (2023)
Projected traffic10,640 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
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 over Draw built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 over Draw carry?

About 9,345 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.