US Bridges

US 285 over Four Mile Draw

Good

Reeves County, Texas · 7.70 MI SE of RM 652 · Structure no. 061950013903206

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
350 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 285 over Four Mile Draw is a other other carrying US 285 over Four Mile Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

CarriesUS 285
CrossesFour Mile Draw
Location7.70 MI SE of RM 652
RouteU.S. Route 285
StateTexas
Coordinates31.7351, -103.83106
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 285 over Four Mile Draw built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 285 over Four Mile 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 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 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 over Four Mile Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.