US Bridges

SH 85 over Draw

Good

Atascosa County, Texas · 0.20 MI NW of SH 97 · Structure no. 150070074802022

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,401
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 85 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 85 over Draw in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 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 1,401 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,360 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 85
CrossesDraw
Location0.20 MI NW of SH 97
RouteState Highway 85
StateTexas
Coordinates28.85559, -98.71779
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,401 (2020)
Projected traffic5,360 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 85 over Draw built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 85 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 85 over Draw carry?

About 1,401 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 85 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SH 85 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.