SH 85 over Clear Creek
GoodAtascosa County, Texas · 1.80 MI W of SH 97 · Structure no. 150070074802023
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,462
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 85 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 85 over Clear Creek 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 1,462 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,890 by 2033. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 85 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 85 over Clear Creek 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 Clear Creek carry?
About 1,462 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is SH 85 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 85 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.