US Bridges

US 287 Crossover over Draw

Good

Wilbarger County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of US 283 · Structure no. 032440004306107

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
663
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 Crossover over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 Crossover over Draw in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 663 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesUS 287 Crossover
CrossesDraw
Location0.4 MI E of US 283
RouteU.S. Route 70
StateTexas
Coordinates34.1581, -99.26709
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic663 (2020)
Projected traffic928 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Crossover over Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 Crossover 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 Crossover over Draw carry?

About 663 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 287 Crossover over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 287 Crossover over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.