US Bridges

SH 351 over Draw

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 1.40 MI W of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210001101001

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,738
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 351 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 351 over Draw in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 98 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 13,738 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,230 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 351
CrossesDraw
Location1.40 MI W of IH 20
RouteState Highway 351
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47461, -99.72346
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,738 (2020)
Projected traffic20,230 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 351 over Draw carry?

About 13,738 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 351 over Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SH 351 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.