US Bridges

US 285 over Draw

Good

Terrell County, Texas · 7.4 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 062220029304042

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,259
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 285 over Draw is a steel culvert carrying US 285 over Draw in Terrell County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 1,259 vehicles a day, roughly 59% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,561 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 285
CrossesDraw
Location7.4 MI N of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 285
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24125, -102.44133
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,259 (2023)
Projected traffic1,561 by 2040
Trucks59%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 2002.

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 1,259 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 59% are trucks.

How long is US 285 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns US 285 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.