US Bridges

SH 85 over Draw

Fair

Frio County, Texas · 1.40 MI E of FM 1582 · Structure no. 150830030107036

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,415
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 85 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 85 over Draw in Frio County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,415 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 85
CrossesDraw
Location1.40 MI E of FM 1582
RouteState Highway 85
CountyFrio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.78529, -98.96733
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,415 (2019)
Projected traffic4,590 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 SH 85 over Draw built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 85 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 SH 85 over Draw carry?

About 2,415 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is SH 85 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 85 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.