US Bridges

West Frontage Road over Draw

Good

Martin County, Texas · 2.14 MI E of SH 158 · Structure no. 061650038018219

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,006
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Frontage Road over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying West Frontage Road over Draw in Martin County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,006 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWest Frontage Road
CrossesDraw
Location2.14 MI E of SH 158
RouteState Highway 349
StateTexas
Coordinates32.0436, -102.20777
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,006 (2021)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 West Frontage Road over Draw built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Frontage Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does West Frontage Road over Draw carry?

About 5,006 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Frontage Road over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns West Frontage Road over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.