US Bridges

FM 85 over Draw

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of FM 1182 · Structure no. 180710105001016

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,156
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 85 over Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 85 over Draw in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,156 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 85
CrossesDraw
Location1.2 MI E of FM 1182
RouteState Highway 85
StateTexas
Coordinates32.30663, -96.44675
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,156 (2014)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 85 over Draw built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 85 over Draw carry?

About 1,156 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 85 over Draw?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 85 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.