US Bridges

SH 349 over Draw

Good

Martin County, Texas · 9.04 MI S of FM 87/SH 176 · Structure no. 061560038008001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,719
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 349 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 349 over Draw in Martin County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 75 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 8,719 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,310 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesSH 349
CrossesDraw
Location9.04 MI S of FM 87/SH 176
RouteState Highway 349
StateTexas
Coordinates32.19462, -102.12852
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,719 (2020)
Projected traffic7,310 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 349 over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SH 349 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 349 over Draw carry?

About 8,719 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 349 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SH 349 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.