US Bridges

US 285 over Draw

Good

Reeves County, Texas · 4.4 MI SE Culberson C/L · Structure no. 061950013902005

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 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 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 6,562 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,230 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

CarriesUS 285
CrossesDraw
Location4.4 MI SE Culberson C/L
RouteU.S. Route 285
StateTexas
Coordinates31.93316, -103.98489
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 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 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 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.