US Bridges

US 285 over Clark Place Draw

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 2.85 MI N of RM 2400 · Structure no. 061860029303027

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
776
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 285 over Clark Place Draw is a concrete slab carrying US 285 over Clark Place Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2033. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesUS 285
CrossesClark Place Draw
Location2.85 MI N of RM 2400
RouteU.S. Route 285
StateTexas
Coordinates30.37809, -102.44499
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2022)
Projected traffic1,530 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 Clark Place Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 285 over Clark Place Draw 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 285 over Clark Place Draw carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 285 over Clark Place Draw?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 over Clark Place Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.