US Bridges

US 385 over Drain

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 0.07 MI N of SH 158 · Structure no. 060690022806006

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,084
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 385 over Drain in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 15,084 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,660 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 385
CrossesDrain
Location0.07 MI N of SH 158
RouteU.S. Route 385
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02487, -102.43083
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,084 (2018)
Projected traffic15,660 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 385 over Drain built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 385 over Drain 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 385 over Drain carry?

About 15,084 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 385 over Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns US 385 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.