US Bridges

US 285 over W.T. Draw

Good

Reeves County, Texas · 11.60 MI SE of FM 652 · Structure no. 061950013903016

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,537
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 285 over W.T. Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 285 over W.T. Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 7,537 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,717 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

CarriesUS 285
CrossesW.T. Draw
Location11.60 MI SE of FM 652
RouteU.S. Route 285
StateTexas
Coordinates31.69141, -103.79345
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,537 (2022)
Projected traffic13,717 by 2042
Trucks43%
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 W.T. Draw built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 285 over W.T. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 285 over W.T. Draw carry?

About 7,537 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is US 285 over W.T. Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 over W.T. Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.