US Bridges

US 287 Sbfr over Draw

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Wilbarger County, Texas · 0.12 MI W of FM 925 · Structure no. 032440004305166

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,953
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 Sbfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 Sbfr over Draw in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 10,953 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,334 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 287 Sbfr
CrossesDraw
Location0.12 MI W of FM 925
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.18439, -99.33257
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,953 (2020)
Projected traffic15,334 by 2040
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US 287 Sbfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 Sbfr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 Sbfr over Draw carry?

About 10,953 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is US 287 Sbfr over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 Sbfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.