US Bridges

SH 349 over Scharbauer Draw

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 3.35 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 061650038009014

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 349 over Scharbauer Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 349 over Scharbauer Draw in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,840 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 349
CrossesScharbauer Draw
Location3.35 MI N of IH 20
RouteState Highway 349
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02026, -102.08062
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2015)
Projected traffic21,840 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Scharbauer Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 349 over Scharbauer Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 349 over Scharbauer Draw carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 349 over Scharbauer Draw?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SH 349 over Scharbauer Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.