US Bridges

US 285 over Draw

Good

Reeves County, Texas · 1.15 MI S of IH20 · Structure no. 061950013905195

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2017 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 1947 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 78 years old, older 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,200 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 285
CrossesDraw
Location1.15 MI S of IH20
RouteU.S. Route 285
StateTexas
Coordinates31.38781, -103.4714
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2017)
Projected traffic116,200 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 285 over Draw carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 285 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.