US Bridges

US 70/287 over Draw

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 1.6 MI E of US 283 · Structure no. 032440004306108

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,427
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70/287 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 70/287 over Draw in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 15,427 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,854 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 70/287
CrossesDraw
Location1.6 MI E of US 283
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.15644, -99.26399
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 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
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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic15,427 (2020)
Projected traffic30,854 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70/287 over Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US 70/287 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 70/287 over Draw carry?

About 15,427 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 70/287 over Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 70/287 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.