US Bridges

US 285 over Drain

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 0.03 MI S of IH 10 Nfr · Structure no. 061860013908071

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,053
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 285 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 285 over Drain in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6,053 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,474 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 285
CrossesDrain
Location0.03 MI S of IH 10 Nfr
RouteU.S. Route 285
StateTexas
Coordinates30.90113, -102.90954
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,053 (2022)
Projected traffic8,474 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Drain built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 285 over Drain 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 285 over Drain carry?

About 6,053 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 285 over Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US 285 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.