US Bridges

SH 349 over Midland Draw

Good

Midland County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Lp 250 · Structure no. 061650038009013

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
112 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 349 over Midland Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 349 over Midland Draw in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 55 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2037. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 349
CrossesMidland Draw
Location0.25 MI S of Lp 250
RouteState Highway 349
StateTexas
Coordinates32.04031, -102.08617
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 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 spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2017)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 Midland Draw built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SH 349 over Midland 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 349 over Midland Draw carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 349 over Midland Draw?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns SH 349 over Midland Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.