US Bridges

SH 85 over Draw

Fair

Dimmit County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 220640030101002

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,242
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 85 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 85 over Draw in Dimmit County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 99 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 4,242 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 85
CrossesDraw
Location0.9 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 85
CountyDimmit County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.52356, -99.84212
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,242 (2020)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SH 85 over Draw built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SH 85 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 85 over Draw carry?

About 4,242 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 85 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SH 85 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.