US 285 over Hole in Ground Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 16.5 MI SE of Bi 10 · Structure no. 061860029301016

Built: 1950; 75 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition: Fair; inspected September 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 132 ft; 18 main spans
Daily traffic: 930; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 285 over Hole in Ground Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 285 over Hole in Ground Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 75 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 5 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 285

CrossesHole in Ground Draw

Location16.5 MI SE of Bi 10

RouteU.S. Route 285

CountyPecos County

StateTexas

Coordinates30.70176, -102.71564

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.

Last inspectionSeptember 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

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

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans18

Design loadOther

Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)

Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)

Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)

Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2020)

Projected traffic1,770 by 2033

Trucks19%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Hole in Ground Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is US 285 over Hole in Ground 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 285 over Hole in Ground Draw carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 285 over Hole in Ground Draw?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 over Hole in Ground Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.