US Bridges

US 285 over Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 2.15 MI SE of RM 1776 · Structure no. 061860013908064

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
6 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 1962 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 63 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 285
CrossesDraw
Location2.15 MI SE of RM 1776
RouteU.S. Route 285
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.98232, -103.03612
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed5 mi (8 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 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

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 February 2023.

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 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.