US Bridges

SH 349 over Draw

Good

Midland County, Texas · 3.32 MI E of SH 158 · Structure no. 061650038018224

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

About this bridge

SH 349 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 349 over Draw in Midland 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 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,408 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 349
CrossesDraw
Location3.32 MI E of SH 158
RouteState Highway 349
StateTexas
Coordinates32.05588, -102.19397
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 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,006 (2021)
Projected traffic6,408 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 349 over Draw built?

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

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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 349 over Draw carry?

About 5,006 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 349 over Draw?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SH 349 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.