US Bridges

US 385 Ml over Draw

Good

Prowers County, Colorado · 2.83 MI N of JCT US 50 · Structure no. L-27-E

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2022 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 Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 778 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 385 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location2.83 MI N of JCT US 50
RouteU.S. Route 385A
Coordinates38.102, -102.311
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2022)
Projected traffic778 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 385 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 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 730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 385 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.