SH 349 over Draw

Fair

Crockett County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of Upton C/L · Structure no. 070530055602001

Built: 1939; 86 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition: Fair; inspected April 2023
Type: Culvert; Masonry
Length: 57 ft; 8 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,034; 2019 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 349 over Draw is a masonry culvert carrying SH 349 over Draw in Crockett County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 86 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 349

CrossesDraw

Location0.9 MI S of Upton C/L

RouteState Highway 349

CountyCrockett County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.07081, -102.0085

Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionApril 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 rating36 US tons

Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialMasonry

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans8

Design loadUnknown

Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)

Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)

Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)

Roadway width36 ft (11 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2019)

Projected traffic850 by 2033

Trucks28%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 349 over Draw built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is SH 349 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 349 over Draw carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 349 over Draw?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 349 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.