US Bridges

SH 349 over Draw

Fair

Crockett County, Texas · 7.10 MI S of Upton C/L · Structure no. 070530055602024

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
5 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 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 349
CrossesDraw
Location7.10 MI S of Upton C/L
RouteState Highway 349
CountyCrockett County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.98904, -101.98018
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 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 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 349 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.