US Bridges

US 385 over Draw

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 2.15 MI S of Loop 338 · Structure no. 060690022901019

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,054
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 385 over Draw in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 20,054 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,780 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 166 ft wide.

CarriesUS 385
CrossesDraw
Location2.15 MI S of Loop 338
RouteU.S. Route 385
StateTexas
Coordinates31.75145, -102.36082
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width166 ft (50.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,054 (2018)
Projected traffic26,780 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Draw built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US 385 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 385 over Draw carry?

About 20,054 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 385 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.