US Bridges

SH 350 over Little Sandy Draw

Fair

Howard County, Texas · 2.5 MI NE of IH 20 · Structure no. 081150069301001

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,511
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 350 over Little Sandy Draw is a concrete slab carrying SH 350 over Little Sandy Draw in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1958, 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 5 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 4,511 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,720 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 350
CrossesLittle Sandy Draw
Location2.5 MI NE of IH 20
RouteState Highway 350
CountyHoward County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29723, -101.45947
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,511 (2023)
Projected traffic4,720 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 350 over Little Sandy Draw built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is SH 350 over Little Sandy 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 350 over Little Sandy Draw carry?

About 4,511 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 350 over Little Sandy Draw?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 350 over Little Sandy Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.