US Bridges

SH 349 over Jal Draw

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 2.15 MI SW of SH 158 · Structure no. 061650171807234

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 349 over Jal Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 349 over Jal Draw in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2030. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 349
CrossesJal Draw
Location2.15 MI SW of SH 158
RouteState Highway 349
StateTexas
Coordinates32.00693, -102.26116
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2010)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2030
Trucks3%
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 Jal Draw built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 349 over Jal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 349 over Jal Draw carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 349 over Jal Draw?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 349 over Jal Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.