US Bridges

US 385 over Draw

Good

Castro County, Texas · 2.8 MI N of FM 1524 · Structure no. 050350022701001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,294
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 385 over Draw in Castro County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,294 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,760 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 385
CrossesDraw
Location2.8 MI N of FM 1524
RouteU.S. Route 385
StateTexas
Coordinates34.46466, -102.30348
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,294 (2020)
Projected traffic3,760 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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 Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 385 over Draw 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 385 over Draw carry?

About 2,294 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 385 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.