US Bridges

SH 350 over Draw

Good

Howard County, Texas · 7.9 MI NE of FM 820 · Structure no. 081150069301022

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,695
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 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,695 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2033. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSH 350
CrossesDraw
Location7.9 MI NE of FM 820
RouteState Highway 350
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47315, -101.22765
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal 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 spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,695 (2020)
Projected traffic3,050 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 350 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 350 over Draw carry?

About 1,695 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 350 over Draw?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SH 350 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.