US Bridges

US 385 over Monahans Draw

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 060690022901017

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
177 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
21,408
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 over Monahans Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 385 over Monahans Draw in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 84 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 21,408 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,470 by 2033. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 385
CrossesMonahans Draw
Location0.25 MI S of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 385
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82348, -102.35559
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadH 15
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,408 (2023)
Projected traffic15,470 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Monahans Draw built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US 385 over Monahans 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 385 over Monahans Draw carry?

About 21,408 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 385 over Monahans Draw?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 over Monahans Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.