US 285 over Four Mile Draw
FairReeves County, Texas · 7.70 MI SE of RM 652 · Structure no. 061950013903060
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 285 over Four Mile Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 285 over Four Mile Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,060 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Four Mile Draw built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 285 over Four Mile 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 285 over Four Mile Draw carry?
About 7,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is US 285 over Four Mile Draw?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 285 over Four Mile Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.