US Bridges

SH 285 over Draw

Good

Brooks County, Texas · 4.40 MI E of FM 2191 · Structure no. 210240010207025

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,483
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 285 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 285 over Draw in Brooks County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 100 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 7,483 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,380 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 285
CrossesDraw
Location4.40 MI E of FM 2191
RouteState Highway 285
CountyBrooks County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.25429, -97.9933
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,483 (2024)
Projected traffic9,380 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 SH 285 over Draw built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SH 285 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 285 over Draw carry?

About 7,483 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 285 over Draw?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SH 285 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.