US Bridges

SH 349 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 0.90 MI SE of US 190 · Structure no. 061860055603006

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
627
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 349 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 349 over Drainage Ditch in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 68 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 627 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 349
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.90 MI SE of US 190
RouteState Highway 349
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.90192, -101.89425
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic627 (2020)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2033
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 349 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is SH 349 over Drainage Ditch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 349 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 627 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SH 349 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 349 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.