US Bridges

US 285 over Draw

Good

Terrell County, Texas · 4.0 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 062220029304011

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,071
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 285 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying US 285 over Draw in Terrell County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 75 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 1,071 vehicles a day, roughly 66% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,499 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 285
CrossesDraw
Location4.0 MI N of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 285
StateTexas
Coordinates30.20147, -102.40705
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,071 (2023)
Projected traffic1,499 by 2040
Trucks66%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 285 over Draw carry?

About 1,071 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 66% are trucks.

How long is US 285 over Draw?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 285 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.