US Bridges

US 285 over Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 0.60 MI SE of IH 10 · Structure no. 061860013908038

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,557
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 285 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 285 over Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 84 years old, older 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 4,557 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,060 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 285
CrossesDraw
Location0.60 MI SE of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 285
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89599, -102.90106
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,557 (2022)
Projected traffic5,060 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 285 over Draw built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US 285 over Draw 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 285 over Draw carry?

About 4,557 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 285 over Draw?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.