US 385 over Tierra Blanca Creek
FairDeaf Smith County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 040590022605005
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 175 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,460
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 385 over Tierra Blanca Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 385 over Tierra Blanca Creek in Deaf Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 86 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 5 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 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,210 by 2033. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 385 over Tierra Blanca Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is US 385 over Tierra Blanca 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 385 over Tierra Blanca Creek carry?
About 2,460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 385 over Tierra Blanca Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns US 385 over Tierra Blanca Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.