SH 349 over Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 6.7 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 061860055603016

Built: 1960; 65 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected February 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 22 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 458; 2017 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 349 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 349 over Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 458 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSH 349

CrossesDraw

Location6.7 MI N of IH 10

RouteState Highway 349

CountyPecos County

StateTexas

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural 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 spans2

Design loadOther

Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic458 (2017)

Projected traffic1,070 by 2033

Trucks32%

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 Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 349 over Draw carry?

About 458 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SH 349 over Draw?

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

Who owns SH 349 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.