US Bridges

Lp 285 over BNSF RR

Good

Hardeman County, Texas · 3.43 MI E of US 287 · Structure no. 251000004323184

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
675 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
219
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 285 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 285 over BNSF RR in Hardeman County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2033. The structure is 675 ft (205.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 285
CrossesBNSF RR
Location3.43 MI E of US 287
RouteState Highway 285
CountyHardeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.30768, -99.77852
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length675 ft (205.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2023)
Projected traffic590 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 285 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 285 over BNSF RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 285 over BNSF RR carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Lp 285 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 675 ft (205.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 285 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.