US Bridges

SH 349 over Pecos River

Fair

Crockett County, Texas · At Pecos C/L · Structure no. 070530055602037

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,034
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 349 over Pecos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 349 over Pecos River in Crockett County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 349
CrossesPecos River
LocationAt Pecos C/L
RouteState Highway 349
StateTexas
Coordinates30.98036, -101.97471
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 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 closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 349 over Pecos River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 349 over Pecos River 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 Pecos River carry?

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

How long is SH 349 over Pecos River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 349 over Pecos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.