SH 285 over Laborcitas Creek
GoodBrooks County, Texas · 11.3 MI W of FM 754 · Structure no. 210240048202004
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,630
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 285 over Laborcitas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 285 over Laborcitas Creek in Brooks County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 68 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 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2033. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 285 over Laborcitas Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is SH 285 over Laborcitas 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 Laborcitas Creek carry?
About 1,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 285 over Laborcitas Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns SH 285 over Laborcitas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.