US 285 over Salt Creek
GoodReeves County, Texas · 9 MI S of Culberson Cl · Structure no. 061950013902185
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 460 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,259
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 285 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 285 over Salt Creek in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 5,259 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,363 by 2042. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 285 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 285 over Salt Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 285 over Salt Creek carry?
About 5,259 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.
How long is US 285 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns US 285 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.