SH 285 over Mesquite Creek
GoodJim Hogg County, Texas · Appx 1.9 MI E of FM 1017 · Structure no. 211250048201006
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,776
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 285 over Mesquite Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 285 over Mesquite Creek in Jim Hogg County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,776 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 285 over Mesquite Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 285 over Mesquite 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SH 285 over Mesquite Creek carry?
About 1,776 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 285 over Mesquite Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 285 over Mesquite Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.