US Bridges

US 285 over FM 1776

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 11.5 MI NW of IH 10 · Structure no. 061860013907184

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,227
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 285 over FM 1776 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 285 over FM 1776 in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,227 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2033. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS 285
CrossesFM 1776
Location11.5 MI NW of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 285
StateTexas
Coordinates30.99902, -103.06664
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,227 (2023)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 285 over FM 1776 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 285 over FM 1776 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does US 285 over FM 1776 carry?

About 2,227 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 285 over FM 1776?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 over FM 1776?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.