US Bridges

SH 350 over Sandy Draw

Good

Howard County, Texas · 5.0 MI NE of IH 20 · Structure no. 081150069301027

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,925
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 350 over Sandy Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 350 over Sandy Draw in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2,925 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,720 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 350
CrossesSandy Draw
Location5.0 MI NE of IH 20
RouteState Highway 350
CountyHoward County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.32383, -101.43227
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,925 (2020)
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 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 350 over Sandy Draw built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 350 over Sandy 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 Sandy Draw carry?

About 2,925 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 350 over Sandy Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 350 over Sandy Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.