US Bridges

US 385 over US 87

Good

Hartley County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of FM 807 · Structure no. 041040004101071

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
468 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 over US 87 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 385 over US 87 in Hartley 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2032. The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS 385
CrossesUS 87
Location0.5 MI S of FM 807
RouteU.S. Route 385
StateTexas
Coordinates35.87755, -102.39104
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length468 ft (142.6 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2012)
Projected traffic2,970 by 2032
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US 385 over US 87 built?

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

What condition is US 385 over US 87 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 385 over US 87 carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is US 385 over US 87?

The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 over US 87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.