US Bridges

US 285 over Draw

Good

Reeves County, Texas · 11.1 MI SE of IH 20 · Structure no. 061950013906211

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,355
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 2022, so it is 3 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 3,355 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesUS 285
CrossesDraw
Location11.1 MI SE of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 285
StateTexas
Coordinates31.27185, -103.37508
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,355 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 2022, making it 3 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 3,355 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 285 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.