US Bridges

US 385 Ml over Draw

Fair

Cheyenne County, Colorado · 3.4 MI N of JCT US 40 · Structure no. I-27-W

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 385 Ml over Draw in Cheyenne County, Colorado. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 891 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 385 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location3.4 MI N of JCT US 40
RouteU.S. Route 385C
Coordinates38.8616, -102.35137
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2020)
Projected traffic891 by 2040
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 385 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 385 Ml 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 385 Ml over Draw carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 385 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.