US Bridges

US 287 SB over Draw

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 2.9 MI SE of SH 240 · Structure no. 032440004307024

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,213
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 SB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 SB over Draw in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 100 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 7,213 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,098 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287 SB
CrossesDraw
Location2.9 MI SE of SH 240
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.05544, -98.97676
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,213 (2020)
Projected traffic10,098 by 2040
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
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 SB over Draw built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 287 SB 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 287 SB over Draw carry?

About 7,213 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is US 287 SB over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 SB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.