US Bridges

US 287 NB & Nfr over Draw

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Bus 287/LP477 · Structure no. 032430004308129

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,227
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB & Nfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 NB & Nfr over Draw in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 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 12,227 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,650 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287 NB & Nfr
CrossesDraw
Location0.5 MI E of Bus 287/LP477
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.98679, -98.81646
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 inspectionMay 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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,227 (2020)
Projected traffic11,650 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 287 NB & Nfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is US 287 NB & Nfr 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 NB & Nfr over Draw carry?

About 12,227 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB & Nfr over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 287 NB & Nfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.