SH 285 over Los Olmos Creek
GoodBrooks County, Texas · 1.90 MI W of FM 2191 · Structure no. 210240010207026
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,013
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 285 over Los Olmos Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 285 over Los Olmos Creek in Brooks County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 8,013 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,630 by 2033. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 285 over Los Olmos Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is SH 285 over Los Olmos 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SH 285 over Los Olmos Creek carry?
About 8,013 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 285 over Los Olmos Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns SH 285 over Los Olmos Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.