US Bridges

US 385 over Spring Creek

Fair

Brewster County, Texas · 23.5 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 240220048501012

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
179 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 385 over Spring Creek in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 64 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 177 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2033. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 385
CrossesSpring Creek
Location23.5 MI S of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 385
CountyBrewster County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88677, -103.25526
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 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 Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 385 over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US 385 over Spring Creek carry?

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

How long is US 385 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.