US Bridges

Bus 287 (loop 370) over Draw

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.83 MI E of FM 369 · Structure no. 032430004317044

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,630
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 287 (loop 370) over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Bus 287 (loop 370) over Draw in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 89 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 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBus 287 (loop 370)
CrossesDraw
Location0.83 MI E of FM 369
RouteState Highway 287
StateTexas
Coordinates33.93876, -98.58875
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2013)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bus 287 (loop 370) over Draw built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is Bus 287 (loop 370) 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 Bus 287 (loop 370) over Draw carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bus 287 (loop 370) over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 287 (loop 370) over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.