US Bridges

SH 350 over Draw

Fair

Howard County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 081150069301014

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,544
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 350 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 350 over Draw in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 70 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 4,544 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,180 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 350
CrossesDraw
Location1.0 MI N of IH 20
RouteState Highway 350
CountyHoward County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.27926, -101.47756
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,544 (2020)
Projected traffic7,180 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SH 350 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 350 over Draw carry?

About 4,544 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 350 over Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 350 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.