US Bridges

US 385 over Middle Cheyenne Creek

Good

Hartley County, Texas · 4.3 South JCT SH 354 · Structure no. 041040022601020

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,111
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 over Middle Cheyenne Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 385 over Middle Cheyenne Creek in Hartley County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 4,111 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.3 mi (134 km).

CarriesUS 385
CrossesMiddle Cheyenne Creek
Location4.3 South JCT SH 354
RouteU.S. Route 385
StateTexas
Coordinates35.63346, -102.31186
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,111 (2019)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2040
Trucks52%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed83.3 mi (134 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 385 over Middle Cheyenne Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 385 over Middle Cheyenne Creek 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 Middle Cheyenne Creek carry?

About 4,111 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

How long is US 385 over Middle Cheyenne Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 over Middle Cheyenne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.