US Bridges

SH 285 over Cibolo Creek

Fair

Brooks County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 210240010207027

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
108 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10,889
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 285 over Cibolo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 285 over Cibolo 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 10,889 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,880 by 2033. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 285
CrossesCibolo Creek
Location0.60 MI E of US 281
RouteState Highway 285
CountyBrooks County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.22531, -98.13149
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,889 (2019)
Projected traffic12,880 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cibolo 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 Cibolo 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 285 over Cibolo Creek carry?

About 10,889 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 285 over Cibolo Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SH 285 over Cibolo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.