US Bridges

US 385 over Coldwater Creek

Fair

Dallam County, Texas · 25.7 MI N of US 87 · Structure no. 040560022501001

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
98 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
396
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 over Coldwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 385 over Coldwater Creek in Dallam County, Texas. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 82 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 385
CrossesColdwater Creek
Location25.7 MI N of US 87
RouteU.S. Route 385
CountyDallam County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.42998, -102.54037
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2020)
Projected traffic670 by 2040
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$10.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 385 over Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 385 over Coldwater Creek 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 Coldwater Creek carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 385 over Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.