US Bridges

SH 349 over Four Mile Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 0.90 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 061860055603019

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
462
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 349 over Four Mile Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 349 over Four Mile 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 462 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 647 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 349
CrossesFour Mile Draw
Location0.90 MI N of IH 10
RouteState Highway 349
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.75153, -101.83738
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2022)
Projected traffic647 by 2042
Trucks29%
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 Four Mile Draw built?

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

What condition is SH 349 over Four Mile 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 349 over Four Mile Draw carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 349 over Four Mile Draw?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 349 over Four Mile Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.