US Bridges

US 385 Ml over Draw

Good

Kit Carson County, Colorado · 9.2 MI S of Burlington · Structure no. H-27-L

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 Ml over Draw is a steel culvert carrying US 385 Ml over Draw in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 385 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location9.2 MI S of Burlington
RouteU.S. Route 385C
Coordinates39.16183, -102.27652
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2040
Trucks15%
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 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 385 Ml 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 385 Ml over Draw carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 385 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.