US Bridges

SH 349 over Draw

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 5.4 MI SW of US 290 · Structure no. 061860055604039

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2022 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 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSH 349
CrossesDraw
Location5.4 MI SW of US 290
RouteState Highway 349
StateTexas
Coordinates30.65837, -101.90418
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks27%
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 Draw built?

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

What condition is SH 349 over 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 Draw carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 349 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 349 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.