US Bridges

US 285 over Comanche Creek

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of Bi 10 · Structure no. 061860029301043

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
375 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,368
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 285 over Comanche Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying US 285 over Comanche Creek in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 3,368 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,715 by 2042. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 285
CrossesComanche Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Bi 10
RouteU.S. Route 285
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.8871, -102.87192
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,368 (2022)
Projected traffic4,715 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Comanche Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 285 over Comanche Creek 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 Comanche Creek carry?

About 3,368 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 285 over Comanche Creek?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 over Comanche Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.