US Bridges

SH 351 over Draw

Good

Shackelford County, Texas · 0.90 MI NE of Jones C/L · Structure no. 082090001104010

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,628
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 351 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 351 over Draw in Shackelford County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 97 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 2,628 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,380 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 351
CrossesDraw
Location0.90 MI NE of Jones C/L
RouteState Highway 351
CountyShackelford County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52964, -99.59983
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 inspectionJuly 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,628 (2020)
Projected traffic4,380 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 351 over Draw built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SH 351 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 351 over Draw carry?

About 2,628 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 351 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns SH 351 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.