US 285 over Draw

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE Culberson C/L · Structure no. 061950013902001

Built: 1932; 93 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition: Fair; inspected July 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 64 ft; 14 main spans
Daily traffic: 6,562; 2017 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 285 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 285 over Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 93 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 6,562 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,230 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 285

CrossesDraw

Location0.3 MI SE Culberson C/L

RouteU.S. Route 285

CountyReeves County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.98493, -104.02077

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	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionJuly 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating36 US tons

Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans14

Design loadUnknown

Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)

Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)

Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)

Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,562 (2017)

Projected traffic4,230 by 2033

Trucks32%

Lanes on structure3

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US 285 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 285 over Draw carry?

About 6,562 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US 285 over Draw?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.