SH 349 over Draw

Fair

Crockett County, Texas · 1.95 MI S of Upton C/L · Structure no. 070530055602022

Built: 1966; 59 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected April 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 102 ft; 12 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,034; 2019 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 349 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 349 over Draw in Crockett County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 349

CrossesDraw

Location1.95 MI S of Upton C/L

RouteState Highway 349

CountyCrockett County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.05589, -102.00732

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	7 Good	Some minor problems.
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 rating44 US tons

Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans12

Design loadHS 20

Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)

Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)

Deck width37 ft (11.4 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 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

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 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH 349 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.