US Bridges

SH 354 over Draw

Fair

Hartley County, Texas · 9.0 MI W of Moore C/L · Structure no. 041040004103021

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
533
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 354 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 354 over Draw in Hartley County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 354
CrossesDraw
Location9.0 MI W of Moore C/L
RouteState Highway 354
StateTexas
Coordinates35.67335, -102.30783
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 10
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2023)
Projected traffic730 by 2033
Trucks24%
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 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 354 over Draw built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 354 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 354 over Draw carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 354 over Draw?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 354 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.