US Bridges

US 385 over Draw

Fair

Crane County, Texas · 4.1 MI S of SH 329 · Structure no. 060520022903033

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,702
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 385 over Draw in Crane County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 94 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 2,702 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,880 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 385
CrossesDraw
Location4.1 MI S of SH 329
RouteU.S. Route 385
CountyCrane County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.33862, -102.3492
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2024
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,702 (2020)
Projected traffic3,880 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 385 over Draw 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 385 over Draw carry?

About 2,702 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 385 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.