US Bridges

North Sl 338 WB over US 385

Good

Ector County, Texas · N Loop 338 at US 385 · Structure no. 060690022806008

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Sl 338 WB over US 385 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Sl 338 WB over US 385 in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2047. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Sl 338 WB
CrossesUS 385
LocationN Loop 338 at US 385
RouteState Highway 338
StateTexas
Coordinates31.96052, -102.40992
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2017)
Projected traffic8,900 by 2047
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Sl 338 WB over US 385 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Sl 338 WB over US 385 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does North Sl 338 WB over US 385 carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is North Sl 338 WB over US 385?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns North Sl 338 WB over US 385?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.