SH 285 over Palo Blanco Creek

Good Condition50 years old8,648 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyBrooks
Location0.40 Mi E Of US 281
CarriesSH 285
CrossesPalo Blanco Creek
Coordinates27.22607, -98.13852

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Max Span6.9 ft (2.1 m)
Deck Width77.4 ft (23.6 m)
Deck Area316.2 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1976

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,648 (2023)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number210240010207078

Nearby Bridges

E Bowie ST over Palo Blanco Creek 0.1 mi Good US 281 NB over SH 285 / Palo Blanco Crk 0.2 mi Good N Williams ST over Palo Blanco Creek 0.2 mi Fair US 281 SB over SH 285 Palo Blanco Crk 0.2 mi Good US 281 NB Frtg RD over Palo Blanco Creek 0.2 mi Good US 281 SB Fr over Palo Blanco Creek 0.2 mi Fair North Las Pitas ST over Palo Blanco Creek 0.3 mi Good Bus 281 over Palo Blanco Creek 0.4 mi Good SH 285 over Cibolo Creek 0.4 mi Fair FM 2191 over Palo Blanco Creek 0.5 mi Good