US Bridges

US 285 over Draw

Good

Reeves County, Texas · 0.85 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 061950013905194

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,181
2022 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 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 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 6,181 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 285
CrossesDraw
Location0.85 MI S of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 285
StateTexas
Coordinates31.39121, -103.47457
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,181 (2022)
Projected traffic16,200 by 2037
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Draw built?

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

What condition is US 285 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 285 over Draw carry?

About 6,181 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 285 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.