US Bridges

SH 349 over IH 10

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 2.4 MI W of Crockett Cl · Structure no. 061860014006278

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 349 over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 349 over IH 10 in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 647 by 2042. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 349
CrossesIH 10
Location2.4 MI W of Crockett Cl
RouteState Highway 349
StateTexas
Coordinates30.73863, -101.84023
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2022)
Projected traffic647 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 349 over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 349 over IH 10 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 349 over IH 10 carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 349 over IH 10?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 349 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.