US Bridges

SH 349 over Dry Creek

Fair

Terrell County, Texas · 15.5 MI SW of RM 2400 · Structure no. 062220055605021

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 349 over Dry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 349 over Dry Creek in Terrell County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2040. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSH 349
CrossesDry Creek
Location15.5 MI SW of RM 2400
RouteState Highway 349
StateTexas
Coordinates30.42051, -101.8662
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2022)
Projected traffic132 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 349 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 349 over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 349 over Dry Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 349 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 349 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.