US Bridges

US 385 over East Cheyenne Creek

Good

Oldham County, Texas · 6.7 MI N of FM 1061 · Structure no. 041800022602025

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,634
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 over East Cheyenne Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 385 over East Cheyenne Creek in Oldham County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,634 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,680 by 2033. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.3 mi (134 km).

CarriesUS 385
CrossesEast Cheyenne Creek
Location6.7 MI N of FM 1061
RouteU.S. Route 385
StateTexas
Coordinates35.59543, -102.29299
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,634 (2020)
Projected traffic5,680 by 2033
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed83.3 mi (134 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 385 over East Cheyenne Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 385 over East 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 385 over East Cheyenne Creek carry?

About 4,634 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US 385 over East Cheyenne Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 over East Cheyenne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.