US Bridges

US 385 over Boys Ranch Road

Good

Oldham County, Texas · 1.8 MI N of FM 1061 · Structure no. 041800022602022

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,415
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 over Boys Ranch Road is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 385 over Boys Ranch Road in Oldham County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,415 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,820 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.3 mi (134 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 385
CrossesBoys Ranch Road
Location1.8 MI N of FM 1061
RouteU.S. Route 385
CountyOldham County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.52803, -102.26424
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic5,415 (2020)
Projected traffic4,820 by 2033
Trucks52%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 385 over Boys Ranch Road built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 385 over Boys Ranch Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 385 over Boys Ranch Road carry?

About 5,415 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

How long is US 385 over Boys Ranch Road?

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

Who owns US 385 over Boys Ranch Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.