US 385 (CSJ: 0226-05-072) in Hereford, TX

The TDLR record confirms that the construction file for US 385 (Csj: 0226-05-072) in Hereford, Texas, is closed. The project, a renovation and alteration of pedestrian infrastructure along a stretch of US 385 from 16th Street to South of US 60, concluded its accessibility review process with the final inspection passed in March 2025. TDLR closed the project file in October 2026, marking the definitive end of the regulatory oversight for this specific build.

Project Scope and Cost

Owned by TxDOT District: Amarillo and designed by Aecom, the project involves the construction of pedestrian infrastructure. The filing lists an estimated cost of $4,950,680 for a total area of 105,977 sq ft. This results in a cost of $47 per square foot. The project was registered with TDLR in February 2024, with construction starting in August 2024. The scheduled completion date on the filing was March 2025, which aligns with the date the final inspection was passed.

This project stands out within Deaf Smith County, where the median estimated cost for similar renovation and alteration filings is $1,000,000. The US 385 project’s cost is in the top quarter of the county's registered projects for this work type. While the median size for these projects is 17,780 sq ft, this project is significantly larger at 105,977 sq ft. The cost per square foot of $47 is below the county median of $73, reflecting the scale and nature of the public infrastructure work.

Regional Context and Ownership

TxDOT District: Amarillo has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $113,570,880, indicating a substantial portfolio of infrastructure work in the region. Similarly, Aecom has six other registered projects totaling $66,080,355, showcasing the firm’s involvement in large-scale development across Texas. The project is part of a broader pattern of development in Hereford, where other registered projects include the Hereford Estates, Shipley Do-Nuts, and Marathon Health Clinic, all involving renovation or alteration work.

The area profile for ZIP code 79045, based on U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates, shows a population of about 18,441 and a median household income of $54,207. With 7,026 housing units and a median owner-occupied home value of $111,800, the community is primarily owner-occupied. The Deaf Smith County unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in July 2026, according to FRED data. This project, involving public funds and federally funded roadway elements, contributes to the infrastructure stability of this rural Texas community.