US Bridges

SH 350 over Draw

Good

Scurry County, Texas · 2.3 MI S of US 180 · Structure no. 082080069303011

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,971
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 350 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 350 over Draw in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 75 years old, older 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 12,971 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,450 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 350
CrossesDraw
Location2.3 MI S of US 180
RouteState Highway 350
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68415, -100.92371
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,971 (2020)
Projected traffic10,450 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 350 over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SH 350 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 350 over Draw carry?

About 12,971 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 350 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SH 350 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.