US Bridges

SH 349 over Sheffield Draw

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 3.4 MI SW of US 290 · Structure no. 061860055604038

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 349 over Sheffield Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 349 over Sheffield Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSH 349
CrossesSheffield Draw
Location3.4 MI SW of US 290
RouteState Highway 349
StateTexas
Coordinates30.66407, -101.87155
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 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 traffic900 (2017)
Projected traffic990 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 349 over Sheffield Draw built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 349 over Sheffield Draw 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 349 over Sheffield Draw carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 349 over Sheffield Draw?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 349 over Sheffield Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.