US Bridges

SH 285 over Palobia Creek

Good

Brooks County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of FM 2191 · Structure no. 210240010207102

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,384
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 285 over Palobia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 285 over Palobia Creek in Brooks County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 7,384 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,338 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSH 285
CrossesPalobia Creek
Location0.40 MI E of FM 2191
RouteState Highway 285
CountyBrooks County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.22738, -98.05035
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,384 (2023)
Projected traffic10,338 by 2042
Trucks18%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 285 over Palobia Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SH 285 over Palobia 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 285 over Palobia Creek carry?

About 7,384 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 285 over Palobia Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SH 285 over Palobia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.