US Bridges

US 285 over Water Crossing

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW of FM 1776 · Structure no. 061860013907216

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 285 over Water Crossing is a concrete culvert carrying US 285 over Water Crossing in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2021. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 154 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 285
CrossesWater Crossing
Location0.3 MI NW of FM 1776
RouteU.S. Route 285
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.00079, -103.06989
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2010)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2021
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 285 over Water Crossing built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 285 over Water Crossing 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 285 over Water Crossing carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 285 over Water Crossing?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 over Water Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.