US Bridges

SH 290 / SH 349 over Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 1.0 MI SE of IH 10 · Structure no. 061860014007046

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
467
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 290 / SH 349 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 290 / SH 349 over Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 93 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 467 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesSH 290 / SH 349
CrossesDraw
Location1.0 MI SE of IH 10
RouteState Highway 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.7296, -101.83005
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic467 (2017)
Projected traffic880 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 290 / SH 349 over Draw built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SH 290 / SH 349 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 290 / SH 349 over Draw carry?

About 467 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 290 / SH 349 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SH 290 / SH 349 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.