US Bridges

US 285 over Equalized Water

Good

Reeves County, Texas · 7.2 Miles North of IH 20 · Structure no. 061950013904186

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 285 over Equalized Water is a concrete culvert carrying US 285 over Equalized Water in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 285
CrossesEqualized Water
Location7.2 Miles North of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 285
CountyReeves County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.4939, -103.53732
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2015)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 285 over Equalized Water built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 285 over Equalized Water 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 285 over Equalized Water carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 285 over Equalized Water?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 over Equalized Water?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.