US Bridges

US 385 over Frio Draw

Good

Deaf Smith County, Texas · 4.35 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 040590022605020

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,391
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 over Frio Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 385 over Frio Draw in Deaf Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 1,391 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 385
CrossesFrio Draw
Location4.35 MI S of US 60
RouteState Highway 385
StateTexas
Coordinates34.75728, -102.37739
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,391 (2023)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 385 over Frio Draw built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 385 over Frio 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 385 over Frio Draw carry?

About 1,391 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 385 over Frio Draw?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 over Frio Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.