US Bridges

US 385 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Castro County, Texas · At US 385 & FM 2397 Inter · Structure no. 050350022606008

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,319
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 385 over Drainage Ditch in Castro County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 83 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 3,319 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,550 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 385
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationAt US 385 & FM 2397 Inter
RouteU.S. Route 385
CountyCastro County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.6444, -102.31199
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,319 (2020)
Projected traffic5,550 by 2033
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US 385 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 385 over Drainage Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 385 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,319 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is US 385 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.