US Bridges

US 285 over Draw

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 4.20 MI SE of FM 1776 · Structure no. 061860013908039

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2020 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 1942 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 83 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 285
CrossesDraw
Location4.20 MI SE of FM 1776
RouteU.S. Route 285
StateTexas
Coordinates30.96555, -103.00878
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2020)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 285 over Draw 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 285 over Draw carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 285 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.