SH 285 over Palo Blanco Creek
GoodBrooks County, Texas · 14.6 MI W of FM 754 · Structure no. 210240048202007
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,630
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 285 over Palo Blanco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 285 over Palo Blanco Creek in Brooks County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,092 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 285 over Palo Blanco Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 285 over Palo Blanco 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 Palo Blanco Creek carry?
About 1,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is SH 285 over Palo Blanco Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns SH 285 over Palo Blanco Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.