US Bridges

SH 285 over Salado Creek

Good

Kleberg County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of US 77 · Structure no. 161370010206091

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,554
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 285 over Salado Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying SH 285 over Salado Creek in Kleberg County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7,554 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,190 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSH 285
CrossesSalado Creek
Location1.6 MI S of US 77
RouteState Highway 285
StateTexas
Coordinates27.28251, -97.82828
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,554 (2024)
Projected traffic9,190 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 SH 285 over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 285 over Salado 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 285 over Salado Creek carry?

About 7,554 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 285 over Salado Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 285 over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.