US Bridges

CR 285 over Prairie CR

Good

Smith County, Texas · 2.2MI S of SH 64 · Structure no. 102120AA0285201

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,723
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 285 over Prairie CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 285 over Prairie CR in Smith 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 1,723 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 285
CrossesPrairie CR
Location2.2MI S of SH 64
RouteCounty Highway 285
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28329, -95.16948
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,723 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 285 over Prairie CR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 285 over Prairie CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 285 over Prairie CR carry?

About 1,723 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 285 over Prairie CR?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 285 over Prairie CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.