US Bridges

US 285 over Draw

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 1.40 MI NW of IH 20 Bus · Structure no. 061950013904026

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
118 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
7,420
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 285 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 285 over Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 7,420 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,050 by 2033. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 285
CrossesDraw
Location1.40 MI NW of IH 20 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 285
CountyReeves County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.44504, -103.50335
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 spans18
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,420 (2020)
Projected traffic6,050 by 2033
Trucks43%
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 Draw built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 285 over 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 Draw carry?

About 7,420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is US 285 over Draw?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.