US Bridges

US 385 / Bi 10 over Canal

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of US 285 · Structure no. 061860014017001

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,821
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 385 / Bi 10 over Canal is a concrete slab carrying US 385 / Bi 10 over Canal in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 94 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 2,821 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 385 / Bi 10
CrossesCanal
Location0.5 MI E of US 285
RouteU.S. Route 385
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89301, -102.86391
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,821 (2020)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 385 / Bi 10 over Canal built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US 385 / Bi 10 over Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 385 / Bi 10 over Canal carry?

About 2,821 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 385 / Bi 10 over Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 385 / Bi 10 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.