US Bridges

US 385 over Reynolds Creek

Good

Brewster County, Texas · 16.4 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 240220048501009

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 over Reynolds Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 385 over Reynolds Creek in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 78 years old, older 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

CarriesUS 385
CrossesReynolds Creek
Location16.4 MI S of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 385
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98214, -103.26589
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2020)
Projected traffic270 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 385 over Reynolds Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 385 over Reynolds 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 385 over Reynolds Creek carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 385 over Reynolds Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 over Reynolds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.