US Bridges

Sl 285 over Draw

Good

Hardeman County, Texas · 2.94 MI E of US 287 · Structure no. 251000004323209

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 285 over Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 285 over Draw in Hardeman County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSl 285
CrossesDraw
Location2.94 MI E of US 287
RouteState Highway 285
StateTexas
Coordinates34.31045, -99.784
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sl 285 over Draw built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 285 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sl 285 over Draw carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Sl 285 over Draw?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 285 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.