US Bridges

SH 85 over Draw

Good

Dimmit County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of FM 1867 · Structure no. 220640030102026

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,509
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 1961 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 64 years old, older 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 4,509 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,730 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 85
CrossesDraw
Location1.0 MI W of FM 1867
RouteState Highway 85
CountyDimmit County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.57334, -99.58573
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,509 (2020)
Projected traffic13,730 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SH 85 over 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 85 over Draw carry?

About 4,509 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SH 85 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SH 85 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.