US Bridges

US 285 over Ingle Draw

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 7.80 MI SE of SH 302 · Structure no. 061950013904025

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
11,020
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 285 over Ingle Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 285 over Ingle Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 94 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 6 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 11,020 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,050 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 285
CrossesIngle Draw
Location7.80 MI SE of SH 302
RouteU.S. Route 285
CountyReeves County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54352, -103.57351
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,020 (2020)
Projected traffic6,050 by 2033
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
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 Ingle Draw built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US 285 over Ingle 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 285 over Ingle Draw carry?

About 11,020 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US 285 over Ingle Draw?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 over Ingle Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.